Donald Eugene “Twig” Whisler, age 70, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born on March 26, 1954, in Gary, Indiana, to Donald and Barbara (Corbett) Whisler.
Donald is survived by his wife, Julie Whisler; son, Drew (Sandra) Whisler; daughter, Erin Whisler; sister, Victoria Whisler Corbett; grandson, Ronin; and granddaughter, Maus; niece, Vanessa; nephew, Ian. He was preceded in death by father, Donald C. (Nancy) Whisler; daughter, Kelsey Rae Whisler; and brother, Dennis Whisler. Twig was assisted at home during his illness by Erin Chism and Jason Mills.
Twig graduated from Chesterton High School class of 1973. He was a Union Longshoreman for many years. He became a Jeweler for several years. Twig then went to school to get his degree in Fine Arts and Education, and began his teaching career. He worked as a substitute teacher, and then went to Portage Adult Education Center and Calumet High School. Twig retired from teaching, and began working at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana in Portage…