Milford C. Fluegge

Milford Carlton Fluegge, 88, of Millersville passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at The Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born September 9, 1933, in Tilsit, son of Robert L. and Martina Peetz Fluegge. He and Judie Probst were married September 8, 1984. She passed away July 7, 2017.

Milford enlisted in the United States Navy on November 4, 1952 serving in Korea and Vietnam and was honorably discharged on August 23, 1973 with the rank of E7. After he retired from the Navy Milford, worked at various jobs in the community before going into farming fulltime.

Loving survivors include four children, Judy (Robbie) Hodge Roberts of Cape Girardeau, Theresa (Greg) Houchin of Jackson, Jeff (Kellie) Fluegge of New Boston, Texas and Kelly (Liz) Fluegge all of Jackson.

Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; a brother, Orville (Loretta) Fluegge; two sisters – in – law Betty and Darlene Fluegge  of Jackson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judie; four siblings, Charles and Bryon Fluegge and Evelyn Moore and Marjorie Hoehne and his parents.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the funeral home with Rev. Janet Hopkins officiating.

Interment will follow in Russell Height Cemetery in Jackson, with full military honors.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Missouri Veteran’s Home (Recreational Fund) or Millersville United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.