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William Milligan Obituary

MILLIGAN William West Milligan, age 88, Saturday, March 3, 2012, peacefully passed in his sleep. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 24, 1923 to the late William Frank and Margaret West Milligan. He was preceded in death by his brother Samuel Johnson Milligan, nieces Mary Elizabeth Milligan, Margaret Ann Milligan and nephew Jeffrey Samuel Milligan. Graduate of Sidney High School where he is in the school's Hall of Honor. It was on a recommendation from a mountain climbing club during a semester in Mexico in high school that gained him admittance to 10th Mountain Division ski troops in the U.S. Army for 3 1/2 years during World War II. He returned from the war to complete his BA, cum laude, from Hiram College and obtained his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. After law school in 1952, he was selected for the second class of Rotary Fellows where he continued his studies at the Montevideo Law School in Uruguay. His subsequent law career was interwoven with extensive terms in public service. He served as an assistant Attorney General; as Executive Secretary to the Sidney Charter Commission; in the Ohio House of Representatives for four terms serving Shelby County; served as counsel to the Antitrust Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives; as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; and as Chair, Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission, where he was proudly instrumental in shaping Ohio's unemployment compensation laws and procedures. Practiced law privately and also with the firms of Emens, Hurd, Kegler and Ritter and Lane, Alton and Horst. His extensive volunteer roles included member and president of the Sidney Rotary Club and subsequent 40-year member of the Columbus Rotary Club; as Chair of the Sidney Community Chest Drive; as Vice President of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce; as President of the Shelby County Historical Society; as a trustee of the Ohio Presbyterian Homes; as a Trustee of Hiram College; as an Elder of both the First Presbyterian Church of Sidney and of Broad Street Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Kit Kat Club of Columbus, Athletic Club of Columbus, the Crichton Club, Columbus Chapter of Symposiarchs and editor of the "Bark of Beechwold." When not reading the Economist or playing chess, he loved to be with family. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Suzanne Crimm; daughters, Edie Driskill (Allen), Martha Mumford (Richard), and Ruth Milligan (Dave Daiber); grandchildren, Will Delphia, Lydia Delphia, Margaret Daiber and Joseph Daiber; brother, Patrick Milligan (Carol); sister-in-law, Marilyn Milligan; brother-in-law, Paul Crimm; many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 760 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215; the Lifecare Fund at Westminster-Thurber Retirement Community, 645 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215; or The Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Dr. Chicago, IL 60693. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 7 from 4-7 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, 6699 North High Street, Worthington, 43085. Service to celebrate his life will be held Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 11 a.m., Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 760 East Broad Street; Senior Pastor Ann Palmerton officiating. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.

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Published by East Bay Times from Mar. 3 to Mar. 6, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for William Milligan

7 Entries

Phyllis andRon Schultz

March 20, 2012

Ruth,Dave, and the Milligan family, We were so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. When your heart is empty, filling it with memories can help.

David Lefton

March 8, 2012

I worked closely with Mr. Milligan when he was Chairman of the Review Commission. He was a gentlemen and a scholar. I enjoyed hearing his stories about the practice of law and his service in WWII. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.

Bruce Lindsay

March 6, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Bill when he served as the Chairman of the U.C. Review Commission. He was a charming and erudite individual, highly dedicated to his work. I offer my condolences to his family

Dana McCue

March 5, 2012

I knew Bill as the Chairman of the U.C. Review Commission. He worked tirelessly to raise the bar of professionalism at the agency. He had a British sense of public service, meaning he viewed it as a higher calling. My life is richer for having met the man. My condolences to his family.

March 5, 2012

Over the years I've heard nice stories about Uncle Bill from his nephew, and my brother-in-law, John Milligan. In reading the obituary, I had no idea what a rich life he had lived.

I'm sure he will be greatly missed.

Rose Marie Branson

Emily Briscoe

March 5, 2012

Bill was a gentleman and a scholar. The UCRC was lucky to have him as our Chief and leader. Rest in peace, Chairman, and my condolences to your family.

Steve George

March 5, 2012

Everyone who knew him would say, Bill was not only someone in possession of a brilliant mind but one imbued with that deeper quality called wisdom. He retained a character of greatest integrity and basic decency. He was never snide, nor cynical, but inclined to root out the best in others. In his personal and professional dealings Bill was very kind and loved stimulating young people to pursue uncommon ambitions. Bill Milligan was, simply, a great and accomplished human being.

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