More detail on this person: Col Frank E Millner, 74 Services set for Col. Frank E. Millner, USMC, of Delaware Township, who was presidential helicopter pilot Hunterdon County Democrat: Web Edition Articles (NJ) - Monday, December 28, 2009 DELAWARE TWP. - Colonel Frank E. Millner, USMC died on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at the Chwat Family homestead. He was 74. He was a graduate of Chatman College in California and received his master's in education from Pepperdine University. He was a career officer in the Marine Corps, serving from 1958 until retiring in 1988. At the time of his retirement he was the commanding officer at MATSG, Pensacola, Fla. He was formerly a presidential helicopter pilot, and had flown Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter and, after his retirement, Dwight Eisenhower. He worked in the White House for President Ronald Reagan, who promoted him to the rank of colonel, which he held until retirement. Col. Millner served two tours in Vietnam, flying more than 600 missions there. Upon retiring from the Marine Corps in 1988, Col. Millner and his wife traveled extensively all over the world. An exceptional tennis player, he loved the game and continued to play at every opportunity until illness finally sidelined him. An avid and skilled poker player, he was know for his willingness to "deal 'em" at a moment's notice. An outstanding Marine aviator, Col. Millner's effective style of leadership fostered teamwork, independent action and initiative and he was renown for building confidence in his subordinates by letting them work on difficult tasks with minimal, yet firm, supervision. A gifted mentor, he was a role model and an inspiration to many and will be fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. He and his surviving wife of 35 years, Sonia Chwat Millner, were residents of Delray Beach, Fla. and also spent spring and summer in Delaware Township. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Greg Millner of Boynton Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Sharon Reid of Lake Placid, Fla. and Barbara Gellner of Delray Beach, Fla.; and a granddaughter, Brittany Reid. Services: Calling hours Monday, Jan. 4, 7-9 p.m. in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Flemington. There will be a Marine Corps League service at 8. Visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information or to send condolences. Memorial contributions can be made to the Col. Frank E. Millner Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will provide educational scholarships to dependents of enlisted Marines of the Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1). Checks can be made out to "MCAA" with the annotation "Millner Scholarship Fund" in the memo field and mailed to: Marine Corps Aviation Association, 715 Broadway Street, Box 296, Quantico, VA 22134.
Burial information: Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, VA
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