WHISONANT LOUIS R

WO1 Louis R Whisonant was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 01/08/2024 at the age of 77.3
La Vista, NE
Flight Classes 68-509 and 68-15
Date of Birth 09/08/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 68 AHC in 68-69
Call sign in Vietnam TOP TIGER 33
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More detail on this person: Message at VHPA Facebook: It is my sad responsibility to report the passing of my husband, lifetime member, Capt. Louis R. Whisonant on January 8, 2024. He passed away from renal failure due to complications from heart failure. He served in the Army from 1967 to 1972. He was stationed in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, Bien Hoa for the 68th Assault Helicopter Company ( Top Tigers ). Upon his return to United States he was an instructor pilot from 1969 to 1972 at Fort Wolters Texas. Whisonant, Louis R., age 77, passed January 8, 2024. Survived by his wife, Debra; son Louis John Whisonant, and his partner, Emily Assman; daughter Sarah Louise Whisonant; grandson Milo Stodola; brother- in-law and sister-in-law, Gilbert and Mary Peers; niece Alisa (David) Novak Shaul; nephews Scott Novak and Joseph Peers; niece, Katie Peers GRAVESIDE SERVICE with Military Honors Monday, January 22, 2:30 p.m. at Omaha National Cemetery. Memorials to the family or DAV. BETHANY FUNERAL HOME

Burial information: Omaha National Cemetery.

This information was last updated 01/29/2024

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025