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Shirley Millmann

March 9, 1936 — November 13, 2024

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Shirley Millmann, age 88 of Delavan, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Mankato, MN and was surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM at Patton Funeral Home with Deacon Gene Paul officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Delavan.

Shirley Katherine (Lux) Millmann was born on March 9, 1936, to Orval “Bus” and Lila (Croust) Lux in Waukee, Iowa. She moved to Minnesota at the age of three and attended country school at Winnebago until 3rd grade. Then, Shirley moved to Delavan where she attended grade school and graduated from Delavan High School in 1953. While working in Mankato for two years, she met the love of her life and married Pat Millmann on April 14th, 1956 in Winnebago, MN. The couple was blessed with two children, Cindy and Brian.

Shirley took joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially in her love for gardening, planting and growing flowers. She also committed her time working at Electro-Craft and St. Luke’s for many years. Above all, Shirley treasured spending time with her loved ones, creating happy memories together. She especially cherished moments with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her strong commitment to the family and friends never wavered, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Cindy Willard; her son, Brian (Jean) Millmann; two grandchildren, Taylor (Brenda) Millmann and Jamie Jones; great grandchildren, Caitlyn Holm, Madison Boyd, Gage and Grayson Larson, Wyatt, Will, and Preston Jones, Avery (MaryLee) Teubner, Nolan and Gavin Millmann; brother, Richard (Jeannie) Lux; and sister, Janet (Roy) Olsen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pat Millmann; grandson, Jesse Bartholomew; sister, Betty Wallace; and brother-in-law, William Wallace.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

10:30 - 11:30 am (Central time)

Patton Funeral Home and Cremation Service

400 East 14th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

11:30am - 12:30 pm (Central time)

Patton Funeral Home and Cremation Service

400 East 14th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013

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Burial

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

12:45 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

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