Daniel (Dan) Millis age 78 of Youngsville, NY quietly passed on October 23, 2021.
He served as an Engineer for the New York State Department of Transportation for 39 years, until his retirement. During that time he purchased a portable sawmill and started his own business known as " Millis Logging and Lumber", which he worked at and ran until his passing.For the past several years he has donated the lumber to build bird houses for the Sullivan County Sportsman's Federation.
He now rests with his parents Ivan and Mabel Boxberger Millis of Briscoe, NY. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Linda A. Millis, his two sons: Richard Millis and his wife Liz, and Robert Millis and his wife Tina, his brother David Millis, his stepson William DePuy and his wife Dawn, and stepdaughter Vicky Reed and her husband Andrew. He has 8 grandchildren Kristina (Bob) , Sarah (Chuck), Andrew, Devine, Samantha, Matthew, Jason, and Lindsey, and soon to be 3 great grandchildren.
A family statement reads: Dan was an all around good man and person. Loved by many and liked by all, He shall be missed.
Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday November 6,2021 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home Jeffersonville,NY from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM . A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Jeremy Helmuth will officiate.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request that donations be made to St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital or the Youngsville Fire Department.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home Jeffersonville, NY 845-482-4280. To send condolences or for directions please visit stewartmurphyfh.com
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