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Ernest McMillan
ERNEST E. MCMILLAN
Cedar Rapids
Ernest Emerson "Mac" McMillan, 96, passed away on Flag Day, June 14, 2017. A Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held at First Baptist Church-Church of the Brethren, 5200 Northland Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, on Saturday, July 8, at 2 p.m. Full military rites will be accorded.
Ernest was born Aug. 6, 1920, and raised on a farm near Tarkio, Mo. He volunteered for the U.S. Army during World War II, interrupting his college career. Ernest served honorably in the European Theater and was awarded the Bronze Star medal. He stayed in the Army Reserves for 29 years, retiring with the rank of colonel.
On June 9, 1946, Ernest married Doris Snyder of Fairbury, Neb. He completed his degree in business administration at the University of Nebraska in 1947 and became a member of the federal civil service. He was employed for 35 years in the Social Security offices in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Following retirement, Ernest volunteered as a national auditor for the American Red Cross.
He received the prestigious Clara Barton Award for outstanding service in 1997.
Ernest and Doris lived in Cedar Rapids most of their married life and were active members of First Baptist Church-Church of the Brethren. Ernest taught adult Sunday school and served as treasurer for many years. Travel took them to all 50 states and 13 foreign countries.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, all nine brothers and sisters, and his wife of nearly 67 years.
He is survived by his children, Lynda (Rob) Courson of Belmond, Iowa, Joel (Carla) McMillan of Cedar Rapids and Janet (Jerry) Juett of Marion; grandchildren, Stephanie (Kevin) Pothoven, Todd Courson, Jason Juett, James (Kelsey) Juett and Jonathan Juett; great- grandchildren, Sophia and Stella Pothoven; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Hansen; together with nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors, whose lives were enriched by knowing him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to First Baptist Church-Church of the Brethren or the American Red Cross.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.
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