Kenneth Lee Mills' Obituary
Kenneth Lee Mills, age 76, of Grand Haven, MI passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Medi Lodge in Holland, MI. He was born October 13, 1945, in Albion, MI to Ralph John and Hazel Mae (Hiller) Mills, and married Karlene Violet Blodgett on June 12, 1972. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2013.
Ken proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam war and worked as a die caster for Donnelley Corporation for twenty-three years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of Gateway Community Church and active in the church’s discipleship program, Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post # 28 in Grand Haven and formerly the Dorr V.F.W. Ken loved playing the Lottery, woodworking, hiking and most of all his family.
He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Violet (Joel) Caauwe; grandson, Draven Ezra Caauwe; his sister, Gerry Combs; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son, two brothers, Ralph Mills, Jr., and Richard Mills, three sisters, Shirley McConnell, June Miller and Mary Jane Miller.
A graveside service will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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