Herzhal Milligan

Herzhal A. Hirsch Milligan, older son of Elmer D. and Minnie Mary Jessica (McPherson) Milligan was born August 6, 1920 on a farm in Cave in Rock, IL. Hirsh entered the U.S. Army at Fort Knox, KY on December 24, 1937, and he was to serve 30 years 6 months and nine days of honorable service with a one year break in service from June 20, 1945 to July 12, 1946. He served in World War II, the invasion forces at Inchon, Korea. After a 19 month stint of duty stateside, Hirsch returned to Korea. Hirsch returned to Fort Knox, KY where he taught electronics and electronic maintenance before returning to Germany, serving as the Intelligence Chief and Communications officer. He returned to Fort Knox, KY where he taught electronic maintenance for 10 years before volunteering to serve in Vietnam from March 1968-March 1969. Hirsch retired on July 31, 1969 with Honors in a ceremony and parade at Fort Knox, KY. Hirsch came to visit his daughter Gladys in July of 1970 at St. James, MN. He was employed with Scherr-Tumico, Quality Control, Litton Microwave, Butterfield Foods where he did some maintenance and knife sharpening. He met and married Tena Lee on February 18, 1971. They loved to travel the US and Canada with family and friends. He married Adeline (Syverson) Hunstad on September 12, 2002. Hirsch enjoyed his church, family, friends, and his rapport with God. Hirsch is survived by nine children: Richard, James, Patricia, Shirley, Rose, Gladys, Herzhal JR, Kay, Gwendolyn; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother Eugene; two sisters: Peggy and Alice; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Adeline, parents; son, Michael; grandson, Bradley and other family members.