Milton James Sindelar

Milton James Sindelar was born September 5, 1928 in St. Edward, Nebraska to Edward and Catherine “Katie” (Kurtenbach) Sindelar. The fourth of 9 children, and twin to a brother Maurice, Milton grew up on the family farm near St. Edward, and worked on the farm with his dad, while his brothers fought in WWII. Milton met Sally Jewell at the age of 18, and they were married September 6, 1948, the day after his 20th birthday (they waited until that day, so Milton didn’t appear to be marrying an “older woman”). Milt and Sally were blessed with 7 children: Dan, Connie, Sue, Jane, Tammy, Sally, and Jim. Milt started his career with Pepsi Cola, and Sealtest Ice Cream, where his brother Orville was his boss. He then spent 25 years as a General Manager for ITT Continental Baking Company in Omaha, Nebraska. He retired from ITT in 1983; but then, went to work for the next 14 years for Metz Baking Company in Sioux City, Iowa as Senior Vice President of Operations. Milton retired from Metz in 1997. After his retirement, Milt and Sally moved to an acreage in Colon, Nebraska, where Milt enjoyed mowing and taking care of the property. In 2002, they sold the acreage, and moved to Elkhorn to be closer to their children, living in Elkhorn until 2017. They then moved into Elk Ridge Retirement Village in 2017. Milt loved being social with the other residents. He participated in the men’s coffee group, attended weekly mass, and enjoyed the weekly happy hour. Milton loved his dogs and was especially fond of taking them on walks. He had a sweet tooth and couldn’t resist a cinnamon roll. Milton will be remembered as a very proud, hard-working man, and he passed his work ethic on to his children. He was grateful to be able to celebrate his 92nd birthday on September 5, 2020 and cherished his 72 years of marriage to Sally. His greatest love was for Sally and all his family. Milton died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Elk Ridge Retirement Village at the age of 92 years and 29 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward & Catherine “Katie” Sindelar, 2 sisters, and 5 brothers. Milton is survived by his wife Marcella “Sally” of Elkhorn, children: Dan Sindelar of Omaha, Connie & Jon Breuning of Elkhorn, Sue Baker of Elkhorn, Jane & Bruce Schmidt of LaVista, NE, Tammy Kohler of Omaha, Sally & Bill Daily of Elkhorn, and Jim Sindelar of Cedar Bluffs, NE, 10 grandchildren, 21 Great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and sister Cathy & Douglas Kuhlman of Cedar Park, TX. Milton J. Sindelar, age 92, of Elkhorn, died 10/4/2020. Preceded in death by parents Edward & Catherine Sindelar, 2 sisters, and 5 brothers. Survived by wife Marcella “Sally” of Elkhorn, children; Dan Sindelar of Omaha, Connie & Jon Breuning of Elkhorn, Sue Baker of Elkhorn, Jane & Bruce Schmidt of LaVista, NE, Tammy Kohler of Omaha, Sally & Bill Daily of Elkhorn, and Jim Sindelar of Cedar Bluffs, NE, 10 grandchildren, 21 Great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and sister Cathy & Douglas Kuhlman of Cedar Park, TX. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:30 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Elkhorn. Visitation Wednesday from Noon to 7 PM with family receiving friends from 4-7 PM and a wake service at 7 PM at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Interment Calvary Cemetery in Fremont, NE. Memorials to the family to be distributed to Milton’s favorite charities.

Milton James Sindelar

September 5, 1928 - October 4, 2020