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The Life of JERRY WAYNE MILLIGAN Sr.

Jerry W. Milligan, Sr., 75, died Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.  He was born August 12, 1935, in Des Moines to Walter and Marie Daisy (Rynearson) Milligan.

He owned and operated Jerry''s Body Shop in the Highland Park area for most of his life after taking over from his father.

Jerry enjoyed cars, especially his ''35 Ford truck, going fishing and camping and spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Janet; children, Jerry Jr. (Angie), Cindy  Beckwith, and Debbie Milligan; grandchildren, Jessica and Andrea Milligan, Cassidy Beckwith, Callista and Brodie Bates; brother, Jim Milligan; sister, Joanne (Tom) Pike; brother-in-law, Richard McClish, as well as numberous nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jack and Bob Milligan; sister, Betty McClish; two nephews and many friends.

Family will visit with friends fro 3 to 5 p.m. , Sunday, January 16, 2011, at Hamilton''s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines.  Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2011, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jerry.

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