Richard "Dick" Milner, 88

Richard “Dick” Eugene Milner, 88, died March 29, 2023, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak.
Dick Milner, the son of Russell Lewis and Mildred Marie (Rush) Milner, was born Jan. 29, 1935, at home in Elliott. Dick attended school in Elliott, graduating from Elliott High School with the class of 1953. After graduating, he worked for a short time at the grain elevator in Stennett for his uncle. He then joined his father at Elliott Motor as a mechanic. Dick enlisted in the Marines and served his country from 1956 until 1958. While in the Marines he was stationed in Japan.
On Aug. 13, 1958, he was united in marriage to Karen Kay Reynolds at the Elliott Church of Christ. They lived in California until Dick was discharged from the Marines. They then returned to Elliott, where Dick continued working at Elliott Motor. Dick also worked for the city of Elliott, drove a school bus for the Griswold Community School District for over 30 years, and worked numerous odd jobs from shingling to tree trimming. He remained in Elliott, and lived at home, until the time of his death.
 Dick was an active member of the Elliott Church of Christ and Elliott community. He was a part of many church and community projects and always willing to lend a hand. He could fix or build anything, including the house he and Karen raised their family in. He enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, wood working, and collecting Coca Cola memorabilia, pedal cars, and NAPA trucks. Dick’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family.
Dick was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Barbara; his grandson, Mike; his parents; his brothers, Don and Larry Milner; and his sister, Dorothy Nelson.
He is survived by his wife, Karen of Ellliott; his children, Sandy England and husband Bob of Treynor, Jeri Croxell of Griswold, Dianna England and husband Brent of Cedar Rapids, and Denise Larson and husband Ken of Preston; his grandchildren, Missy Magill and husband Adam, Bryant England and wife Melissa, Tyler Croxell and Toni, Kaci Croxell, Madison England, Megan England, Colin Larson and wife Lizzie, Cam Larson, and Tyler Larson; and his great-grandchildren, Rylie, Addy, Joslynn, Eli, Owen, Alice, Emmy, Evan, Ellie, and Emry.
He is survived by his siblings, Mary Reynolds and Gordon Milner; his sister-in-law, Patty Vestal and husband Chuck; and his brothers-in-law, Les Reynolds, Butch Reynolds, and Denny Reynolds. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held Monday, April 3, 2023, at the Elliott Church of Christ. Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery at Elliott.
Rieken Duhn Funeral Home is assisting the family.