Lloyd Milavitz

Lloyd Milavitz

Age 89, of Minneapolis, formerly of Menomonie, WI died on 5/19/08. Lloyd was born in Superior, Wisconsin. He heroically served in the Army in World War II in North Africa and Europe earning many honors including the Croix De Guerre, a battlefield commission, and a purple hearts. After his military duty he became an optometrist and settled in Menomonie where he practiced for forty years. Lloyd was active in the community and his profession serving on the Menomonie Police and Fire Commission, president of the University of Wisconsin-Stout Foundation, and chairman of the Wisconsin Optometry Examining Board.

Preceded in death by loving wife, Rosalyn; brothers, Albin and Sheridan; and sisters, Ruth and Hattie. Lloyd was loved by many and will be especially missed by sons, Brian (Sue) and Marc (Anita); daughters, Suzanne and Joan; brother, Seymour (Sharon); sister, Edna Engelson; and grandchildren, Rose, Dan, Zachary, and Jessica.

Funeral service TUESDAY (TODAY), 11:30AM, HODROFF-EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 126 E. Franklin Ave, Mpls. Memorials to SightFirst II, Lions Club International Foundation, Dept 4547, Carol Stream, IL 60122-4547 or Shriners Hospitals.
SHIVA: Tues & Wed 7 p.m. at 2320 Girard Ave So, Mpls.