6 June2002, Wapello Republican


Ralph Vernon Milburn, 49, Burlington, Iowa, died Tuesday afternoon, June 4,2002, at the Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa. The son ofEdwin H. and Marion L. Nixon Milburn, he was born July 7, 1952 at Burlington.

He had worked at various restaurants including the Arion and Pzazz.

He was a graduate of Burlington High School.

He loved the outdoors where he could go fishing and camping. He also was agreat gardener.

He is survived by four daughters, Patty Reynolds and Tonya Milburn, both ofBurlington, Nikki Anderson of Webster, Iowa and Kari Milburn of Wilton, Iowa;ten grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Milburn of Burlington; and a nephew. Hewas preceded in death by his parents.

The family met with friends Friday evening at the Dudgeon-McCullley FuneralHome, Wapello.

The funeral service for Ralph Milburn was held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 8, atthe funeral home with Dane Nixon officiating. Cremation was to follow.