David Milburn “Mink” Minkler, son of Earl & Rose (Shaw) Minkler, was born January 8, 1924 on the farm in Kincaid, KS. He was the youngest of 5 children. He passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg, at the age of 92.

On December 27, 1944, Milburn was united in marriage to Marilyn Kellogg in Phillipsburg, KS. This union was blessed with 5 children: Terry L’Dean, Gerald, Wallace, James & Adina. They were blessed with 70 years of marriage.

Milburn worked at several industries including Bear Brand Roofing which later became Tamko, the Smith Center COOP & Peterson Industries. He was a horseman and enjoyed riding, driving a team and watching his son Gerald Participate in horse shows. He and Marilyn were avid auction hounds. Their collections included milk glasses, glass rolling pins & marbles. He made numerous items out of cedar cut from his own land in Gaylord. Milburn was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marilyn on Feb. 7, 2015; two brothers & one sister. Survivors include his sons: Terry & wife Lucille of Tyro, KS, Gerald & wife Peggy of Phillipsburg, KS, Wallace & wife Trina of Hays, KS and James & wife Stacey of Phillipsburg, KS; his daughter, Adina Brown & husband Charlie of Neosho, MO; his sister, Floy Nelson of Iola, KS; 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren & 10 great great grandchildren.

Milburn faced challenges most of his life, a teenage accident left him without the use of one eye & one ear, he had encephalitis in his 30s, a fall from the top of an elevator broke his pelvis, heart surgery after suffering a heart attack and severe hand injuries involving saws.

He’s with Marilyn now & at peace. The challenges are over.

Graveside services will be held Friday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cedar Cemetery, Cedar, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center or Hospice Services.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Wed & 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thurs.