Milan Mihelich
May 23, 1929 ~ October 26, 2017
Age 88 of Bemidji. Loving Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother, Milan was born May 23, 1929. Passed away on October 26, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley Joann (Brady) Mihelich; parents, George Sr. Mary Mihelich; siblings, Rudy Mihelich, George Mihelich, Jr., Ann Boldt, Mary Wherland. Survived by children, Debbie Bergtholdt, Gregg (Cindy) Mihelich, Todd (Dana) Mihelich, Jeff (Merrick Bombach) Mihelich; grandchildren, Christopher Bergtholdt, Emily (Jordan) Walker, Brian Elmquist, Jeremy Mihelich, Amy Mihelich, Douglas Mihelich, Tara Mihelich; great-grandchildren, Alex Connor Elmquist; sister, Florence Menard; close friend, Evelyn Berglund. Milan was a proud Army Veteran having served with the 47th Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict. He was a Life Member of the NRA DAV and was also a DNR Firearm Safety Instructor. Private family services. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the NRA or Ecumen Hospice: 7541 9th St N Suite 200, Oakdale, MN 55128.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Milan’s military service to our nation in the Army.
Our condolences to his family and his grandson Doug who we sent to Legion Boys State in 2014.