John R. Milligan OBITUARY

John Russell Milligan, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home on June 25, 2024. John will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, and avid golfer.John was born in Trenton, New Jersey to parents John S. and Florence Milligan. He graduated from Rutgers University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and was an enthusiastic member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. John met his future wife, Patricia, on the train while commuting to Rutgers. They were married for nearly 68 years and lovingly raised their daughter Beth together.John began his 30-year career in the food processing industry at Campbell Soup Company in New Jersey. He then worked at Hunt-Wesson Foods transferring to various locations in New Jersey, Ohio, and finally California. John retired in 1994 as Director of Operations from the Conagra corporate offices in Fullerton, California.John was a passionate golfer. He enjoyed playing golf and attending PGA Tour tournaments with family and friends. He and Patricia enjoyed traveling to anywhere there was a golf course, including Palm Springs, San Diego, Carmel, Tahoe, Hilton Head, Augusta and St. Andrews. When not golfing, John enjoyed dinner and a movie with friends and watching Lakers basketball with his grandsons.John is survived by his wife, Patricia Milligan, daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Timothy Grasel, and grandsons, John and Kevin Grasel. A private graveside service will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana.