Michael A. Milone

Michael Anthony “Mike” Milone was born July 9, 1948 to Anthony and Beverly (Cosgrove) Milone. Mike grew up in Omaha where he attended Belle Ryan grade school and graduated from Creighton Prep High School in 1966. He went on to attended UNO, nearly finishing his degree. Mike enlisted in the United States Army in June 1969 and served in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in December 1970. Following his Army service, Mike came home to Omaha and became owner, chef and bartender at Kenny’s Restaurant at 72nd and Dodge. After he closed Kenny’s, Mike became food services director at UNO in 1989, a position he held until his retirement in 2014. Throughout his food service and restaurant career, Mike held numerous positions, and was recognized for his contributions to Omaha, and UNO. Some of his notable accomplishments are; certified executive chef with the American Culinary Federation, served as President of the Omaha Restaurant Association, president and executive director of the Nebraska Culinary Association, was a member of the National Association of College and University Food Services, in 1997 he was inducted into the Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame, and in 2001, Mike was awarded the Chancellor’s Medal from UNO for his service and guidance at the University. Through his years in food service between working with UNO and having his own restaurants, Mike touched many lives. He was always a fun-loving guy and was truly happiest when he was creating an amazing event or gathering for everyone to enjoy. Mike married Margaret Rogert on February 10, 1996 at UNO. Both were parents to three children, so they became a “Brady Bunch” family as they blended their families seamlessly. Mike and Margaret were able to travel throughout nearly all of the continental United States, travelling with good friends and making new friends along the way. Mike loved to hunt and fish, and he was able to share many of those experiences with his kids and numerous other close friends and family. Mike also absolutely loved Christmas and Halloween, and would go all out for his family on these holidays so that everyone could have a beautiful time and make memories to last their lifetime. Mike was a gentle, laid-back, silly, big-hearted man. He was fun loving, mischievous and a bit of a smart ass, but he was a family man, through and through. He was a mentor, teacher, hero, and life guide to his kids, and taught them responsibility, integrity, and the value of working hard. He was a great friend to many, and he never met a stranger. He will be missed by all who knew him. Mike died on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at CHI Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 9 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Anthony & Beverly Milone and brother Pat Milone. Mike is survived by his wife Margaret of Omaha, sons Paul & Catherine of Glenwood, IA and Phil of Omaha, daughters Kathleen Murphy-Darveau of Austin, TX and Kelly Peterson of Omaha, sister Pam Hooper & Dennis of Omaha, stepchildren Sandy & Allan Wlaschin, Dan & Niki Rogert, and Susan Rogert, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Michael A. “Mike” Milone, age 72, of Omaha, died Oct. 18, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Anthony & Beverly Milone and brother Pat Milone. Survived by wife Margaret of Omaha, sons Paul & Catherine of Glenwood, IA and Phil of Omaha, daughters Kathleen Murphy-Darveau of Austin, TX and Kelly Peterson of Omaha, sister Pam Hooper & Dennis of Omaha, stepchildren Sandy & Allan Wlaschin, Dan & Niki Rogert, and Susan Rogert, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral service 10:30 AM Saturday at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Visitation Friday from 2-7 PM with family receiving friends from 5-7 PM and a wake at 7 PM at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery of Elkhorn. Memorials to the UNO General Scholarship Fund.

Michael A. Milone

July 9, 1948 - October 18, 2020