Arthur M. "Mac" Millholland, 83, of Pleasant Prairie, left us peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2011, at United Hospital System- Kenosha Campus with his loving wife by his side. Born in Columbus, IN, on December 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Raymond and Sarah (Easley) Millholland. He lived in Indianapolis, IN, from 1930 until 1950. In 1951 he moved to Kenosha and later Pleasant Prairie. He received a B.A. in Education from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. Mac served in the United States Army during World War II from 1946 until 1948, Constabulary Forces, Army of Occupation, Germany, and later in the United States Army from 1950 until 1951, Combat Correspondent, Stars and Stripes, Korea. On August 19, 1950, he married Carlotta Cooper Lance in Kenosha. He was employed by Jockey International from 1953 until 1985 in Advertising, Public Relations, Sales Administration, Marketing, and most recently as Director of Customer Service. A member of The First United Methodist Church, from 1974 until 2009, he was a Certified Lay Speaker of the United Methodist Church; Member of Wisconsin Conference Council on Ministries, Conference Congregational Development Committee, Southeast District Council on Ministries, Metro South District Committee on Ordained Ministry; member of Kenosha Commission on Human Relations from 1968 until 1971; Co-Chairman, County Commission for Churches Celebration of the Bi-Centennial, 1976; Trustee of various Committee Chairmanships, and Past President of Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha; Advisory Committee Scout Leaders Rescue Squad of Kenosha County; the Skipper of Sea Explorer Post B.S.A.; Past President, Kenosha County United Way; Public Relations Chairman United Way; United Methodist Interchurch Council of Kenosha; Secretary Industrial Chaplaincy Board; Board Member, Kenosha County Chapter of the American Red Cross; Board Member Kenosha Area Family & Aging Services, Inc; Citizen Committee on Site Selection for the University of Wisconsin, Kenosha Little Theatre; Carthage College 175th Anniversary Committee; and Spiritual Companion at St. Catherine’s Hospital. He enjoyed photography, gardening, woodworking, fly tying, fishing, writing and traveling. Surviving are his wife, Carlotta of Pleasant Prairie; their children, Carl (Jennifer) Millholland of Monona, WI, Gilbert (Laura) Millholland of Wilkesboro, NC, Raymond Millholland of Kenosha, and Robert (Karen) Millholland of Verona; a sister, Mary Leonard of Lawrence, KS; twelve grandchildren, Ian, Anna, Cooper, John, Lance, Dillon, Sarah, Emma, Anthony, Christopher, Joshua and Angela; and two great-grandchildren, Destiny and Lance. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert and James. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 16th, at the First United Methodist Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the services at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to First United Methodist Church would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Mac’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Hazel Brutsche
July 16, 2011
Ian, Anna, and Cooper -- our thoughts are with you. Love, Hazel and Jeff
Carrie Mautz
July 15, 2011
Carl and the Millholland Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Take best of care and know that from all Carl talked about - Mac was able to finish his list. With Sympathy, Carrie Mautz
Rosemary Flatley Habermann
July 15, 2011
Dear Millholland Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Mac was a gentle, kind and wonderful man. As a little girl I do remember him so much living on 69th St. Always had a smile on his face! I will always cherish the memories of him. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Love, Rosemary Flatley Habermann
James W Lawell, Sr
July 14, 2011
I first met Mac in the 1980’s as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha. Mac was one of the classiest men I ever knew. I admired his kind spirit, intelligence, and breadth of knowledge. I enjoyed my association with Mac at the First United Methodist Church. He was a man of God and always concerned about the plight of those less fortunate. I particularly admired Mac’s ability to put together words with great skill and style. Mary and I will miss him greatly.
Toni McCallister
July 14, 2011
Dear Sis and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always cherish my memories of him on our trip to Ireland. When ever I hear a Irish story I will always think of Mac. "May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you In the palm of his hand."
Mike Serpe
July 14, 2011
It was a privilege to know Mac. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. He certainly exemplified a life well lived.