The Rev. Glen Michael Millard

THE REV. GLEN MICHAEL MILLARD

Cedar Rapids

The Rev. Glen Michael Millard, 76, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, Ariz., following a period of illness. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Jude Catholic Church, by the Rev. Mark Reasoner. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery. A vigil will be held at 4 p.m. and a rosary will be recited on Thursday at Teahen Funeral Home, where friends may visit with the family following the vigil until 7 p.m., and on Friday at the church after 9 a.m.

Father Mike was born on Oct. 6, 1941, to Glen and Cecelia Millard in Jefferson, Iowa.

He was married to Nancy L. Weber on June 29, 1968, in Dyersville, Iowa. He was a loving father to his four children and their families, including eight grandchildren.

Father Mike was a devout Catholic. After Nancy's death in 1989, he became an ordained Catholic priest at the age of 64. He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed playing games at family gatherings and snacking on Cracker Jacks and ice cream. In his life, Father Mike was a very charitable person. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and, in his personal life, he loved giving to those less fortunate. He was an active and extremely generous donor to multiple charities all over the world.

He documented his life's journey in an autobiography titled "Tales of an Eagle," dedicated to his children, grandchildren and his late wife, Nancy. His love for his wife and family was only matched by his love for God.

He attended high school in Jefferson, Iowa, and graduated from the University of Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1966. He worked at Job Service of Iowa as an executive officer for 33 years. Father Mike then attended Sacred Heart Seminary and graduated with a Master of Divinity (MDIV) in 2005. Father Mike was ordained a priest in January 2006 for the Diocese of Bismarck in North Dakota. He served the Catholic Church in Stanley, Minot and Berthold, N.D. Upon his retirement in 2012, Father Mike moved to Tucson, Ariz., and continued to serve the Catholic Church for the Diocese in Arizona.

He is survived by his children, Christie Patton (Greg Mulherin), Tammy Waack (Mel Dennis), Shanin Rissman (Tim) and Josh Millard (Kelcey Hook); grandchildren, Riley, Rossi, Ryker, (Patton) Jakob, Kaden, (Waack) Hunter, Hanna and Hugh (Rissman); brothers, Dan Millard, Jerry Millard (Char) and Joe Millard (Fran); sister, Karen Nahnsen (Dan); his brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife and his parents.

Instead of flowers, the family would ask that donations be made to the following charities in his name: Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17152, Baltimore, MD 21298-8452 or Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 6439, Americus, GA 31709-9952.

Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.