ROBERT L. MILFORD, age 86, of Marion, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, at Wesleyan Health Care Center, Marion.
ROBERT was born November 7, 1922, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late John M. and Elizabeth D. (Diggs) Milford. He married Lila Chenal on May 13, 1950. She survives.
He was an Army veteran serving during WWII as a technical sergeant. He was an attorney in business together with his brother, George Milford, and later David Glickfield; Milford, Milford & Glickfield, Attorneys-At-Law. Robert Milford was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, gardening and the Fighting Irish.
Survivors include wife, Lila Milford of Marion, Indiana; son, Jerome Milford (Cheri) of Marion, Indiana; daughter, Marguerite Ritchey of Silverthorne, Colorado; son, Robert Milford II (Chere) of Indianapolis, Indiana; daughter, Lucia Hale (David) of Des Plaines, Illinois; son, Todd Milford of Houston, Texas; son, Paul Milford of Marion, Indiana; daughter, Alice Johnson of Prospect Heights, Illinois; daughter, Esta Seach (Ray) of Fishers, Indiana; daughter, Kari Persinger (Kyle) of Marion, Indiana; sister, Esta Milford-Magnin of Marion, Indiana; and grandchildren too numerous to mention.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, George J. Milford and a sister, Mary M. Rummerfield.
Private family services will be held with burial at a later date in Estates of Serenity Cemetery, Marion, Indiana. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice.