Robert P. Milliken

Robert P. "Bob" Milliken, 65 of North Lawrence passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Born July 29, 1960 to the late Orland and Esther (Arnold) Milliken; Bob had been a life long North Lawrence resident and graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1978. After high school Bob graduated from Kent State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Studies. He was a lifelong fan, supporter and season ticket holder of Kent State basketball where he was a member of the Kowbell Krew and was an avid Steelers fan.

He loved to travel and spent the winters at his condo in Hawaii.

Bob also loved the theater, operas and live shows. He was a season ticket holder to Playhouse Square and Kent State Porthouse Theater and never missed an opportunity to see Disco Inferno.

Bob was an entrepreneur primarily in real estate and had many business partners over the years. He sat on a number of HOA boards and took his position seriously. He was also a past president of the Stark DD board.

Bob was known for his boisterous voice and his "larger than life" personality. He was extremely loyal, honest, and straightforward. His legacy will live on through his charitable giving and business ventures.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Randy and Ronald Milliken. Bob is survived by his cousins, David Hefling and Louann Hurley and countless friends.

Funeral Services will be held TUESDAY, November 25, 2025, 2:00pm at Chapel of the Cross Global Methodist Church, 14411 Orrville St. NW, North Lawrence. Burial at Newmans Creek Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 12:00pm to 2:00pm prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Kent State University Foundation-Athletics at https://flashes.givetokent.org/campaign/kent-state-athletics/c390897