Jarvis Millikin, 94, longtime Brule businessman, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Indian Hills Healthcare Community. Jarvis was born November 10, 1918 in Axtell, Nebr., the son of Roy and Esther (Anderson) Millikin. He attended elementary school in Middle Vale School south of Brule. After graduation from Brule High School Jarvis was drafted into the Army in July 1942. After discharge in November 1945 Jarvis was employed at Morrow Auto Supply. In 1970 he purchased Brule Wrecking from the Hinrichs family. Jarvis changed the name to B & J Auto Salvage and his son Butch joined him in 1975. He remained part of the family business even after retirement. On November 28, 1942 Jarvis married Marie M. Jung and the couple resided in Brule. Jarvis was a member of the VFW, Ogallala Elks, Brule Lions Club, and the United Church of Christ, Congregational of Brule. His hobbies included bowling, playing cards, and golfing. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Marie, and two brothers Leroy and Norris "Bud." Survivors include his son Don "Butch" Millikin and his wife Nancy of Brule; one sister Willa Mae Harvey of Fort Collins, Colo.; two granddaughters: Angie Goodgame and her son Matthew Goodgame, both of Downers Grove, Ill., and Michelle Millikin of Brule. Also special friend Sue Millikin of Scottsdale, Ariz. The visitation will be Wednesday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Draucker Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 4 to 5 p.m. The funeral service will be Thursday, June 6, at 10 a.m. in the Brule United Church of Christ, Congregational. Rev. Phil Ewert will officiate. Interment is in the Brule Cemetery . Memorials have been established to the Brule Congregational Church and the Brule Fire Department.
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