Richard P. Milholland, 79, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 17, 2020, at Dupont Hospital

in Ft. Wayne, following a short illness.

Richard was born in Ossian, IN. on April 12, 1941, to Max W. and Mary (Archbold) Milholland, both parents preceded him in death.

He attended Central High School in Ft. Wayne, following high school he owned and operated his own excavating company for many years. Richard retired from the tool and die industry. He was a member of the Ossian First Presbyterian Church. Richard was an avid golfer, enjoyed woodworking and was involved with USAC Midget Car racing.

He married Patricia K. (Bauermeister) Archbold in Bluffton, IN. on September 27, 2014, she survives in Bluffton. Additional survivors include his children, two sons; Greg (Debbie) Milholland of Bluffton and Perry Milholland of Ossian, two daughters; Tammy (Mike Prichard) Schaffer and Tonia (Matt) Huffman, both of Bluffton, 20 grandchildren and 18 grt. grandchildren, two brothers; William (Rosemarie) Milholland of Ossian and Donnie MIlholland of Bluffton, one sister; Cynthia Miller of Ossian.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former spouse; Martha L. (Hawkins) Milholland on August 27, 2011, and a sister; Beverly Blair.

Private family visitation and services will be held at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton with Pastor Dustin Leimgruber officiating. Private family inurnment will take place at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Ossian First Presbyterian Church.