Daniel Francis Whitcher

October 26, 1949 - April 11, 2020

On Saturday April 11, 2020, Daniel Francis Whitcher of Mt Pleasant, SC, loving husband and father, passed away suddenly at the age of 70. Dan was born on October 26, 1949 in Manchester New Hampshire. He served 3 years in Vietnam as an Army medic and later earned his Bachelors of Nursing degree from Brenau University in Gainesville GA. He spent his nursing career as an ICU/Emergency room nurse serving fellow veterans at VA hospitals throughout Georgia and South Carolina. Prior to his nursing career, he was the Executive Director of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Massachusetts, where he advocated for veterans’ rights and saw the establishment of regional Vietnam Veterans Centers across the state. Dan is survived by his wife of 30 years, Helen (nee Upshur) andhis beloved daughter Sarita.He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his faithful dog, Pedro. Dan was a passionate New England sports fan who also enjoyed reading and traveling with his family. He was known for his loyalty to his many friends and his constant desire to help out anyone in need. A date for a memorial service will be established when it is safe to gather once again. Any donations can be made in his name to Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org). A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. in the Etiwan Pointe Clubhouse, 121 Etiwan Pointe Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.