1953
Al
2016
Al Milholland
March 2, 1953 — January 11, 2016
In 1971 Al was on the Cruise Route in Decatur in his new red Camero when he laid his eyes on Vicki, the rest is history. On March 24, 1974 he married his lifelong love and partner, Vicki Sheets.
Al graduated from South Adams High School in 1971. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Viet Nam war. During his time in the USMC, Al became a certified auto mechanic and drove his own wrecker, which is likely when his obsession with the upkeep on his cars began. He received the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Al is a member of the American Legion Post 43 and VFW Post 6248.
Upon returning home from the USMC, Al worked on a dairy farm until the Blizzard of ’78 hit, when he decided he would not be milking any cows another winter. Trucking then became his way of life. In 1986 after pulling for various companies, Al and Vicki started AVM, Inc., which has been a successful trucking company for 30 years, with their main customer being Central Soya/Bunge NA.
Al’s last run was a delivery of toys to Joliet, IL where he picked up a load that he delivered in Bluffton, IN on December 22, 2015.
After being cancer free for 2 years, on December 23, 2015 he discovered his cancer had returned with a vengeance.
Al is survived by his wife, Vicki, two children, Erin (Vincent) Espinosa and Vince (Amanda) Milholland,
three grandchildren: Quentin Espinosa, Adeline Espinosa and Wesley Milholland, and brother Greg (Marty) Milholland, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Quentin, Addie and Wes were the joys of his life and he treasured every moment with them. We are lucky and proud to call Al; Husband and Dad. Roll on, Al!
Visitation will be Saturday, January 16 from ¬10:00AM to 2:00PM with Memorial Service at 2:00PM in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur IN.
Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 43 Color Guard.
In lieu of flowers and remembrance gifts, please give to the Wounded Warriors Project.
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