Richard Gordon Milleson

Richard Gordon Milleson obituary, Battle Creek, MI

Richard Gordon Milleson

Richard Milleson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on Feb. 2, 2023.

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Richard Gordon Milleson, 84, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Clearstream Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born on February 17, 1938, the son of Olen Bert Milleson and Eleanora Pauline Flora (Sielaff) Milleson.
Richard was a member of the Volvo Club, he even traveled to Sweden to the Volvo plant. He always had a Volvo in his garage and finished up his last two P1800's as his health was starting to fail. He was also a member of the GMC Motor Coach Club and traveled the U.S with his GMC buddies, Kellogg 25 Year Club, 4-H Member, Grain Millers (AILCFO) Union and the Airedale Rescue Club. Richard and Sue traveled many places together including California, Arizona to visit his sister, Florida to visit family and many other places with the Motor Coach Club. Richard raced Formula V's and Formula Ford's in SCCA back in the 60's. He loved to go fast and that continued on to many family snowmobiling trips. He was a skilled wood-worker and made custom rocking horses for all of his grandchildren.
Richard is survived by his children, Bradley (Venus) Milleson of Hastings, MI, Bonnie Heppard of San Diego, CA, Bernice Maker of Vermontville, MI; step-children, Julie (Jay) Bobrosky, Jeff Bobrosky, Lori Trainer, Lisa (Al) Van Dyke; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and special niece, Lorrie Nichols. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sue Milleson and sister, Shirley Nichols.
At this time no services are being held. A private family graveside will be held at a later date.
Any memorial donations may be made to Starting Over Airedale Rescue Inc, Susan G. Coleman, Alzheimer's Society or the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com

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