August 13, 1940 – February 2, 2025
David Norman Milliken Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of February 2, 2025. David was born August 13, 1940 in Timber Lake to Robert and LeVera Milliken.
David married Judy, the love of his life, on February 16, 1958. He worked as a truck driver and in road construction and retired in 1983. David and Judy raised six children.
David and Judy owned several businesses which kept David busy during his early retirement, and after selling the businesses, they purchased a motor home to follow their dreams of traveling. They traveled extensively throughout the US for many years, going as far as Alaska in their home on wheels. They enjoyed seeing the countryside together, until 2015 when they purchased a home in Zumbrota, MN.
David is survived by his wife Judy; children Theresa (Bruce) Jeske, David (Janelle) Milliken, LeRoy (Teana) Milliken, Ken (Marsha) Milliken, Ann (Mark) Kolb, and Robert (Marta) Milliken, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 5 great-greatgrandchildren; brothers Ray and John Milliken; and sisters Mollie (Leo) Reiss and Velma (Art) Honeyman.
David is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
A Celebration of Life will be held on February 20 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes from 3-6 p.m. (5421 Royal Place NW in Rochester, MN).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HeartFund.