Jerry Rolland Millang, 67 of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at CHI St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, after a battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at the Freeborn American Legion in Freeborn, MN, with Pastor Scott Williams officiating. Interment will be in the Freeborn Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by Freeborn American Legion Post 552 and Wells VFW Post 1778.
Jerry was born on September 21, 1948 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Irone and Eunice (Hove) Millang. He was baptized in Fort Dodge and confirmed at United Congregational Church in Freeborn. He graduated from Freeborn High School in 1967. Jerry entered the army on May 28, 1968 and served 13 months in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on December 30, 1969.
Jerry loved going to auctions and always brought something home. He was an awesome artist, but his specialty was drawing old cars. He enjoyed grilling – 12 months a year you would find a grill outside his door. He was a great mechanic and loved working on old cars, especially Ford C3/C4 transmissions. He loved cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and put Dr. Pepper on the map!He is survived by five daughters: Lora, Lisa, Michelle, Paulette, and Nicole; siblings Joan Hamre, Estherville, IA; Carol Zierke, Blue Earth; Arlowe Haugen, Apple Valley; Gene (Nancy) Millang, Freeborn; Elaine (Larry) Schutrop, New Richland; Orv (Sue) Millang, Bismarck; Jerold Millang, Nashville, TN; Janet (Gary) Korogi, New Richland; David Millang, Hartland; Deb (Kenney) Boley, Byron; special friend Cynthia Rudolph, Bismarck; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents in 1991, brothers-in-law Milford (Buddy) Hamre and Merle Zierke, and sister-in-law, Ruth Haugen.