Charles Millner

Charles “Charlie” W. Millner, age 88, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Edenbrook Wisconsin Rapids.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Charlie was born September 2, 1936 in Charleston, Missouri to Paul and Evelyn (Barnhill) Millner. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps 1953-1956.

After serving in the Marine Corps, he moved to California where he worked for several different airline manufacturers, and retired as an airframe instructor with Boeing Corporation. After retirement he moved to Arizona and eventually to Wisconsin Rapids to be with family.

Charlie was very active with his community while residing in California. He was president of the Pearblossom, California Chamber of Commerce and thoroughly enjoyed running the chamber’s duck races. He was also active with the South East Antelope Valley Youth Sports organization, where he coached softball and ran the youth league. He was very mechanically inclined and enjoyed collecting cars and doing home auto repairs.

Charlie is survived by his children: Cheryl Millner, Alisa (George) Martinez, Charles Millner II, Christopher (Kelly) Millner, Jason (Jauna) Schroeder, and Shane (Kelly) Schroeder; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and four siblings: Carol Morgan, Ernie (Dana) Millner, Gwen Dobson, and Danny (Melanie) Millner. He was preceded in death by his parents, spouses, and seven siblings: Paul, Lonnie, Irene, Ann, Phyllis, Paulette, and Janis.

Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.