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George William Milligan

Birth	:	9 Apr 1930 Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 2020 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Anderson Cemetery, Swisher, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8485985, -91.6763992
Description	:	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... Read More	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, Aricca Smith (Brian Heacock), Trevor (Katie) Powell, Spencer (Ashley) Powell, Courtney Lamb, Casey (Nathan) Cooper, Ryan Espe; and great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Ashlyn, Kharington, Emmalyn, Landon, Emerson, Adelyn, and Autumn. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lori Powell Seivert; grandson, Brady Smith; 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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George William Milligan's memorial is located at: Anderson Cemetery, Swisher, Johnson County, USA.
When did George William Milligan death?
George William Milligan death on 24 Dec 2020 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.8485985
Longitude: -91.6763992

Family Members:

Parent

William McKinley Milligan

(1901 - 1976)

Elsie Mae Wertz Milligan

(1901 - 1990)

Siblings

Mildred Maxine Milligan Peterson

(1925 - 2015)

Children

Laura Kaye Milligan Seivert

(1958 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Anderson Cemetery
Swisher, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8485985, -91.6763992

2. Shueyville Cemetery
Shueyville, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8436012, -91.6461029

3. Blain Cemetery
Swisher, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8314018, -91.7052994

4. Western Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8717003, -91.6361008

5. Sulek Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8470000, -91.6214500

6. First Presbyterian Cemetery
Ely, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8622000, -91.6176000

7. Buresh Cemetery
Ely, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8753014, -91.6172028

8. Dupont Cemetery
Swisher, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8078003, -91.7347031

9. Castek Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8471985, -91.7735977

10. Greencastle Cemetery
North Liberty, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7710990, -91.6895490

11. Kirkpatrick Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9312000, -91.6176000

12. Baker Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9383011, -91.6335983

13. Ridgewood Cemetery
North Liberty, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7700005, -91.6035995

14. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Fairfax, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8946991, -91.7936020

15. Hala Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8450012, -91.8178024

16. Rogers Grove Cemetery
Ely, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8992004, -91.5494003

17. Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9560000, -91.6752000

18. Muslim National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9580000, -91.6568000

19. Czech National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9585991, -91.6541977

20. Eben Israel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9590000, -91.6550000

21. Facklers Grove Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8562000, -91.5255000

22. Fairfax Cemetery
Fairfax, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9286003, -91.7928009

23. Grabin Cemetery
Oxford, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7705994, -91.8007965

24. Saint Johns Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9724998, -91.6433029