Robert Milligan

Robert J. Milligan, 93 yrs., of Kings, IL, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 in Fort Pierce, FL. Bob was born January 8, 1923 to Harry and Kathryn (Oakes) Milligan on the family farm in White Rock Township, IL. He married Ann Marie Miller on September 2, 1949.

Bob loved life and lived it to the fullest. He deeply loved his family and friends. Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ann, four children: Jim Milligan, Mac (Grace) Milligan both of Kings, Jacque (Bill) Rowland and Martha (Terry) Ashcraft both of Albuquerque, NM; four grandchildren: Breanne Rowland, Lynzie Rowland (Nic Argibay), Robert and Andrew Ashcraft. He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Kathryn “Katie” Nicole Milligan.

He was a legend in his own time. He spent most of his life farming and raising one of the oldest herds of Registered Hereford Cattle in the U.S. started by his father in 1918. He was a trick rider on the Iowa State team called the Cosacks doing tricks involved with horses. He was a member of the Lions Club for more than fifty years. He was supporter of 4-H as a member, leader and judge of many county fairs. He raised an internationally known herd of Hereford cattle exhibiting them over 40 years at The International Show in Chicago and over 60 years at the National Western Show in Denver. In early years hauling them by railroad. He was also a member of the former Kings Presbyterian Church.

In Celebration of a life well lived, there will be a visitation from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 5 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle with Pastor James Tilley officiating. Burial will follow the service at White Rock Cemetery in Kings. Memorial donations may be made to Rochelle Lions Club or Ogle County 4-H visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.

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