Roger Charles Mills, of York, was born Dec. 13, 1944, to Charles and Opal (Peterson) Mills in York.
He attended Utica High School, graduating in 1963. On July 30, 1963, Roger was united in marriage to Sandra Klebe. He worked for Utica Co-op and then McCool Junction Co-op, retiring in 2003. He then went to work for ABENGOA Ethanol Plant as grain merchandiser, retiring in 2010. In his free time, he enjoyed family time, Branson trips and watching football. Roger passed away April 12, 2023, in Lincoln, at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 30 days.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Mills of York; daughter, Sherry Kranz of York; grandchildren, Glenn (Melissa) Trent of Springboro, Ohio, Amanda (Tasha) Wilkie of Cincinnati, Ohio, Kelsey (Abe) Fisher of Omaha, and Kendra (Creighton) Loreman of York; great-grandchildren, Cooper, Tanner and Crosley Wilkie and Keegan and Olivia Fisher; siblings, Betty Pohl of York, Beverly (Bob) Stava of Brainard, and Bob (Theresa) Mills of Seward; and brother-in-law, Dale Watson of Palmyra. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Opal Mills; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Glenn Trent; grandson, Dustin Cradick; sister, Darlene Watson; and brother-in-law, Derald Pohl.
Roger made a donation to Live On Nebraska which will benefit many people.
The funeral service will be Wednesday, April 19, at 11 a.m. at the York First United Methodist Church with committal at the Utica Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested in care of the Mills family. Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
