George William Milligan, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Mercy Hospital.
George was born on April 9, 1930, the son of McKinley and Elsie (Wertz) Milligan in Grinnell. He graduated in 1948 from Montezuma High School, and then enlisted in the United States Navy and serving in the Korean War aboard the USS IOWA.
When George returned home, he attended Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. On June 19, 1954, George married Marlene Watson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They raised their family in Cedar Rapids.
George began his career as a civil engineer with the City of Cedar Rapids and then with Howard R. Green Engineering. In 1969, he was appointed as Director for the Water Pollution Control facility. In 1990 his position expanded to Superintendent for Water Purification and Water Pollution Control, retiring at the age of 70 in 2000.
George was a member of many groups and associations, Elks Lodge, American Public Works Association, Water Pollution Control Federation, Friendship Force, and took an active role in volunteering for Muscular Dystrophy Association and Habitat for Humanity. He was a charter member of Cedar Hills Community (Reformed) Church where George and his family actively worshipped for 61 years.
He was an avid mushroom hunter, enjoyed playing church softball, loved the outdoors, and had a passion for his grandchildren's activities and Iowa State sports. George also loved to travel, and especially enjoying his trip with his son on the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight in 2014. He was a kind, hardworking, and humble man. He deeply touched the lives of many and left this world a better place.
George is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marlene of Cedar Rapids; children, Steve and Jody Milligan of Wister, Oklahoma, Sheri and Jim Smith, Cindy and Mark Espe both of Swisher; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lori Powell Seivert; grandson, Brady; and siblings, Mildred Peterson, and Doyle and Delmar Milligan.
Memorial Service at Cedar Hills Community Church with Kent Landhuis officiating. Burial with military honors at Anderson Cemetery, Swisher.
Source: Hrabak~Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine, Iowa
George was born on April 9, 1930, the son of McKinley and Elsie (Wertz) Milligan in Grinnell. He graduated in 1948 from Montezuma High School, and then enlisted in the United States Navy and serving in the Korean War aboard the USS IOWA.
When George returned home, he attended Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. On June 19, 1954, George married Marlene Watson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They raised their family in Cedar Rapids.
George began his career as a civil engineer with the City of Cedar Rapids and then with Howard R. Green Engineering. In 1969, he was appointed as Director for the Water Pollution Control facility. In 1990 his position expanded to Superintendent for Water Purification and Water Pollution Control, retiring at the age of 70 in 2000.
George was a member of many groups and associations, Elks Lodge, American Public Works Association, Water Pollution Control Federation, Friendship Force, and took an active role in volunteering for Muscular Dystrophy Association and Habitat for Humanity. He was a charter member of Cedar Hills Community (Reformed) Church where George and his family actively worshipped for 61 years.
He was an avid mushroom hunter, enjoyed playing church softball, loved the outdoors, and had a passion for his grandchildren's activities and Iowa State sports. George also loved to travel, and especially enjoying his trip with his son on the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight in 2014. He was a kind, hardworking, and humble man. He deeply touched the lives of many and left this world a better place.
George is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marlene of Cedar Rapids; children, Steve and Jody Milligan of Wister, Oklahoma, Sheri and Jim Smith, Cindy and Mark Espe both of Swisher; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lori Powell Seivert; grandson, Brady; and siblings, Mildred Peterson, and Doyle and Delmar Milligan.
Memorial Service at Cedar Hills Community Church with Kent Landhuis officiating. Burial with military honors at Anderson Cemetery, Swisher.
Source: Hrabak~Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine, Iowa
George William Milligan, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Mercy Hospital.
George was born on April 9, 1930, the son of McKinley and Elsie (Wertz) Milligan in Grinnell. He graduated in 1948 from Montezuma High School, and then enlisted in the United States Navy and serving in the Korean War aboard the USS IOWA.
When George returned home, he attended Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. On June 19, 1954, George married Marlene Watson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They raised their family in Cedar Rapids.
George began his career as a civil engineer with the City of Cedar Rapids and then with Howard R. Green Engineering. In 1969, he was appointed as Director for the Water Pollution Control facility. In 1990 his position expanded to Superintendent for Water Purification and Water Pollution Control, retiring at the age of 70 in 2000.
George was a member of many groups and associations, Elks Lodge, American Public Works Association, Water Pollution Control Federation, Friendship Force, and took an active role in volunteering for Muscular Dystrophy Association and Habitat for Humanity. He was a charter member of Cedar Hills Community (Reformed) Church where George and his family actively worshipped for 61 years.
He was an avid mushroom hunter, enjoyed playing church softball, loved the outdoors, and had a passion for his grandchildren's activities and Iowa State sports. George also loved to travel, and especially enjoying his trip with his son on the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight in 2014. He was a kind, hardworking, and humble man. He deeply touched the lives of many and left this world a better place.
George is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marlene of Cedar Rapids; children, Steve and Jody Milligan of Wister, Oklahoma, Sheri and Jim Smith, Cindy and Mark Espe both of Swisher; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lori Powell Seivert; grandson, Brady; and siblings, Mildred Peterson, and Doyle and Delmar Milligan.
Memorial Service at Cedar Hills Community Church with Kent Landhuis officiating. Burial with military honors at Anderson Cemetery, Swisher.
Source: Hrabak~Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine, Iowa
George was born on April 9, 1930, the son of McKinley and Elsie (Wertz) Milligan in Grinnell. He graduated in 1948 from Montezuma High School, and then enlisted in the United States Navy and serving in the Korean War aboard the USS IOWA.
When George returned home, he attended Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. On June 19, 1954, George married Marlene Watson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They raised their family in Cedar Rapids.
George began his career as a civil engineer with the City of Cedar Rapids and then with Howard R. Green Engineering. In 1969, he was appointed as Director for the Water Pollution Control facility. In 1990 his position expanded to Superintendent for Water Purification and Water Pollution Control, retiring at the age of 70 in 2000.
George was a member of many groups and associations, Elks Lodge, American Public Works Association, Water Pollution Control Federation, Friendship Force, and took an active role in volunteering for Muscular Dystrophy Association and Habitat for Humanity. He was a charter member of Cedar Hills Community (Reformed) Church where George and his family actively worshipped for 61 years.
He was an avid mushroom hunter, enjoyed playing church softball, loved the outdoors, and had a passion for his grandchildren's activities and Iowa State sports. George also loved to travel, and especially enjoying his trip with his son on the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight in 2014. He was a kind, hardworking, and humble man. He deeply touched the lives of many and left this world a better place.
George is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marlene of Cedar Rapids; children, Steve and Jody Milligan of Wister, Oklahoma, Sheri and Jim Smith, Cindy and Mark Espe both of Swisher; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lori Powell Seivert; grandson, Brady; and siblings, Mildred Peterson, and Doyle and Delmar Milligan.
Memorial Service at Cedar Hills Community Church with Kent Landhuis officiating. Burial with military honors at Anderson Cemetery, Swisher.
Source: Hrabak~Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine, Iowa
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