Kenneth Carroll Whisman, beloved husband and father, 61, of Westfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Kindred-Bridgewater in Carmel after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on July 18, 1950 to Norman R. and Ruth Shirley (Fryar) Whisman in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Ken was in law enforcement and retired from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department after having served in multiple roles including detective. He most recently served as Office Manager for Hamilton County Superior Court #6.
He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Westfield; a member of the Fraternal Order of Police; and had been honored as a Kentucky Colonel. Ken was President of Indianapolis Blue Knights, and Sergeant of Arms for the Indianapolis H.O.G. Chapter.
He is survived by wife, Sandra (Shake) Whisman; daughters, Allison Whisman and Kimberly (Jared) Whisman Sheets; and brother, Robin Whisman.
Services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, January 30, 2012, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville, with Rev. Mark Wessler officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Monday 8:30 am - 10:30 am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network; Christ United Methodist Church in Westfield; or Community Health Network Foundation Harden Endowment for the Seriously Mentally Ill.