Name: Visitation for Bruce A. MILLIGAN
Start: 2015-02-20T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-02-20T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Germantown First Church of God

News Death Notice

MILLIGAN, Bruce A. Age 67, of Seven Mile, OH, passed away Monday, February 16th, 2014. He was born in Dayton, OH, on October 5, 1947, to Charles W. and Nellie M. (Hizer) Milligan. He worked at Ed Boyce Electric in Tipp City for 25 years and retired from Hawthorn in 2012. Bruce is survived by his wife of 10 years, Michelle (Witt) Milligan; his daughter Lisa (Jeff) D'Allessandris; his son Keith (Joy) Milligan; 5 grandchildren, Jade & Seth D'Allessandris, Alex Rougier, and Olivia & Troy Milligan; his step-children, Jason (Sarah) & Jeremy Watson, Kristen "Kissy" (Ben) Iker, Mike (Missy) Hyder, Brooke (Lucinda) Hyder; his step-grandchildren, Sedona, Owen, Reed & Jonah; his mother-in-law, Kathy Witt; brothers, Tim (Sharon) Milligan and Mike Milligan; his sister, Patricia "Tish" (Monte) Dyke. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Friday, February 20th, 2015 (1 hour prior to the Service) at Germantown First Church of God, 760 Farmersville Pike, Germantown, OH, where the Memorial Service will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Mark Baker officiating. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Dream Foundation at dreamfoundation.org Dalton Funeral Home, Germantown serving the family. Please share condolences at daltonfh.net

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Feb. 17, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Bruce MILLIGAN

Sponsored by Dalton Funeral Home - Germantown.

17 Entries

John De Moss

February 11, 2022

This week, how can it be 7--or is it 8--years already ?! Whether on the grid iron; on the wrestling mat; at work; or throughout life, "Beaver" never quit nor ever lost...he simply ran out of time. When I remember my perfect teammate, it brings a "Beaver" smile to my face...and to my heart. R.I.P. Thunderbolt..."ALWAYS" loyal & true."
Until we meet again, Bruce... JSLD

Michelle Milligan-McCune

February 12, 2021

I miss him. I cherish all the walks and picnics. He and I loved nature. He especially enjoyed our horses. I'll always love him and the happiness he gave me.

John Stephen De Moss

February 11, 2020

btw: I would be remiss if I didn't also praise Bruce's courage & personal resilence. Several wrestling matches into his junior year, Bruce broke a few of his ribs, an injury that could well keep even the toughest wrestlers out for the remainder of the season. Despite missing several weeks of practice & competition, Bruce not only INCREDIBLY came back, but WON his 138 lb. weight class which was critical in helping our 1966 Northmont team win its first-ever team district wrestling championship.[NHS won it again the following season, but never again since 1967] Personally, daily competing with Bruce helped make me a champion Thunderbolt wrestler.
Talk about the Fightin' Irish, Bruce was all HEART...and GUTS. Beaver, you have our undying gratitude & admiration and my personal thanks...Love ya, brother!

Jerry Reaver

March 13, 2016

As teenagers we spent a lot of time together on football and baseball teams. I will always remember his good nature and his infectious smile. I suspect he was one of the few who harbored no malice. A rare trait indeed! Our thoughts and condolences to his family and friends.

JOHN De MOSS 3 62

March 2, 2015

Monday, March 02, 2015

Throughout 3 Northmont wrestling seasons, "Beaver" & I fought "tooth & nail," but NOT ONCE did we ever exchange a bad word, for we shared a mutual respect. Bruce was THE perfect teammate...whether on the mat or on the gridiron, Bruce NEVER quit. For his team & teammates, Bruce ALWAYS gave EVERYTHING he had. To know Bruce, was to love the guy...Bruce was simply a good human being...always smiling...his smile was divinely beatific; when Bruce smiled, his whole face smiled! THUNDERBOLTS FOREVER!
My condolences & respects to Bruce's family.
ERIN GO BRAGH !
FIGHT ON NORTHMONT HIGH !
R.I.P. #24...save me a re-match, ol' friend!!

JOHN De MOSS # 62

March 2, 2015

Throughout 3 Northmont wrestling seasons, "Beaver" & I fought "tooth & nail," but NOT ONCE did we ever exchange a bad word. We shared a mutual respect. Bruce was the perfect teammate...whether on the mat or on the gridiron, Bruce NEVER quit. For his team & teammates, Bruce ALWAYS gave EVERYTHING he had. To know Bruce, was to love the guy...Bruce was simply a good human being...always smiling...his smile was divinely beatific. THUNDERBOLTS FOREVER!
My condolences & respects to Bruce's family. ERIN GO BRAGH !
FIGHT ON NORTHMONT HIGH !
R.I.P. #24...

michelle milligan

February 26, 2015

To my husband and my true love

February 22, 2015

My condolences to Bruce's family. I will always remember the days as we were growing up as neighbors, the days of cowboys, mangle ball, baseball, and plays.

Priscilla (Miller) Ruemping

Helen Norris

February 20, 2015

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort to the family and friends.

Marcia Johnson

February 19, 2015

Sorry for your loss Nell was proud of all her family and bragged of them often to Me.

George Papp

February 18, 2015

So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He graduated with my brother Bob in 1967. Bruce was a terrific person and a great athlete as well. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Michelle and his entire family.

Linda Frey

February 18, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. I will always remember the good times we all had riding horses, especially Bruce talking to Paco non stop!

February 17, 2015

Prayers for peace and comfort to all of you. So sorry for your loss. The Dye family.

Marie Smithers

February 17, 2015

My sympathy to the family. I was so sorry to learn that Bruce had died yesterday. I am a classmate that graduated with Bruce. So many fond and fun memories I hold. I am thinking of the family with caring thoughts....... Marie and Larry Smithers

February 17, 2015

Bruce gave us a positive new perspective on what it means to be challenged by something that is inevitably out of your own control. I hope that, if faced by similar circumstances, that we are able to be as strong, able and unselfish as Bruce. Our deepest condolences to Michelle and the rest of the family.

Jamie & Jennifer Merz

February 17, 2015

We will miss Bruce and his wonderful outlook on life. He was a great neighbor and friend. Our condolences to Michelle and the rest of the Milligan Family.
Kathea and Larry Lykins, Seven Mile

February 17, 2015

Bruce was such a positive soul to be around. We are so very sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts are with the family. One thing you will always remember is his smile!

The Simpson Family

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