Laurence James Whitten Jr. peaced out on October 11, 2025 at age 62, although you'd never know he was such a geezer.

Best friend, partner, husband, and Bahbah to the wife, Helena Tinka Whitten, all the adventures of a lifetime in the almost 9 years they shared, although they met years before. Dad to Grace Whitten 13, and Shea Whitten 11. Brother to Lori (Bill) Hankins. Uncle to Sarah Hankins, April Hankins, Great uncle to Oliver Marshall. Son of Laurence James Whitten (Jimmy), and the late Sharon (Kenney) Whitten.

Long associated with Wisconsin Scottish and St. Andrew's Society Milwaukee. Dedicated volunteer for Milwaukee Irish Fest. Member of and Wisconsin state convener for House of Gordon USA. Magical maker of the best feckin shortbread cookies ever. Certified jeweler, maker of stabby things, master of costume and makeup creations. Colorful and engaging story teller, jokester, and without apologies the best and worst jokes. Most treasured Brother of so many Clansmen and Women in the Celtic community. Forever a Gordon, always a Young-Gunn.

By courage, not craft.Do well and let them say Gordon.An Gordonach, An Gordonach.BYDAND

Proper wake and party will be November 1, 11-5 O'Donoghue's Irish pub, Elm Grove.