Keith M. "Whitey" VanNatter

November 4, 1927 - September 14, 2014

Keith M. "Whitey†VanNatter of Cadillac passed away Sunday morning, September 14, 2014 at The Lakeview in Cadillac. He was 86. He was born on November 4, 1927 in Cadillac to Ivan & Cleo (Nelson) VanNatter. Keith graduated from Cadillac High School and served in the United States Air Force for 24 years retiring as a Master Sergeant. During his service he had traveled to almost every country and every state. Mr. VanNatter enjoyed gardening, sporting events, watching U of M football and Tiger baseball, cooking, and was proud to display the American flag. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife. On June 13, 1959 in Greenville, SC he married the former Frieda M. Nelson and she survives him along with their children: Julie Meyka of Lansing, Catherine Livermore (John Wiley) of Wisconsin, Deborah Delosa of Cadillac and Brad VanNatter of Grand Rapids; 8 grandchildren: Mary Ellen, Ashlee, Matt, April, Erica, Cassie, Robyn, and Ryan; 9 great grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Campbell of Traverse City. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers: Don, Bill, Rex, and Dick VanNatter. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 19, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church in Cadillac with Reverend Scott Torkko officiating. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac with full military rites under the auspices of the Cadillac Area Honor Guard. Friends may meet the family from 6-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.