Richard Charles "Charlie" Mills Obit

RICHARD CHARLES "CHARLIE" MILLS, 86, of Crosby, passed away on Sept. 28, 2024 at home with Carol and Henry by his side. He was born on June 24, 1937 in Boone, IA to Charles and Murrel (Gratton) Mills. He married Carol Schellin on Aug. 1, 1970 in Aitkin.  He was a retired custodian for the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby with 25 years of service.   He was a member of the Cascade United Methodist Church in Deerwood and the Aitkin American Legion Post #86.   Preceding him in death are his parents and one brother, Robert Mills. He is survived by his wife Carol and his canine companion, Henry; his brother, William (Dawn) Mills of Brainerd; his sister, Rose Mills of Pillager, sister-in-law, JoAnn Schellin of LaCenter and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Cascade United Methodist Church in Deerwood.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be at the Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.