Neil S. Millbauer

Neil Millbauer entered this world on New Years Eve 1935. He always said he was a year old the next day. Neil passed away and went to be with his father in Heaven on March 4, 2022, after a lengthy illness with lung cancer.

Neil served in the Michigan National Guard. He worked as a meat cutter for many years, starting at Hartley’s Market in Holt, went on to Market Basket Stores, A&P Stores, and for many years with Delta West Shop Rite. He also sold real estate for Simon Real Estate and was co-owner of Logan Center Laundry for many years. Neil was happiest working outside in his garden.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis of nearly 62 years, two sons: Gregory (Tammy) Millbauer, and Verl (Manuela) Millbauer; three grandchildren: Daniel, Jennifer, and Grace; sisters: Doloris Groh, and Mary Harwood; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Neil was predeceased by his brothers: Verl Millbauer, and Clinton Millbauer and his parents Jennie and Herman Millbauer

Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 4001 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48906, interment will follow in Maple Ridge Cemetery in Holt, where Neil will be laid to rest next to his parents Jennie and Herman. Visitation will be Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Breslin Cancer Center, or Hospice of Lansing. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.

The family is deeply grateful to the staff of Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence who gave him loving care and also to the doctors and nurses at the Breslin Cancer Center for their compassionate care.