John Milos, born in Lead, SD, on July 6, 1929, to Nicholas and Pauline (Kojan) Milos, he was a twin, one of seven children. He attended St. Patrick Catholic School in Lead and served in the army during the Korean War. He returned to Lead, SD, following his tour of duty, and married Paula Engebretson (Bauer) on January 5, 1957. They were married for 19 years and had three sons.

John worked for Homestake Mining Company for 42 years until his retirement in 1991. He was an active member of United Steelworkers of America Local 7044 and served as recording secretary for several years. He loved walking, dancing, big band music, bowling, playing dominos with his dear friend, Esther Roth, and taking leisurely drives, especially through Spearfish Canyon. His parents, Nicholas and Pauline Milos, were immigrants from Croatia, and John loved to tell stories of the rich traditions of "Slavonian Alley" in Lead. He was a life-long member of St. Patrick Parish where he served as an usher. He was well-known in the community, was generous, fun loving, and kind.

John Milos, 86, of Lead, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Ft. Meade VA Medical Center in Sturgis.

Survivors include three sons: Nicholas (Ann), Bremerton, WA; Patrick (Cecilia), Palm Springs, CA; and Anthony, Rapid City, SD; five grandchildren: Aerin Van Den Bosch, Lynnwood, WA; Nathan Milos, Woodland, CA; Jessica Pelton, Lynnwood, WA; Derek Milos, Seattle, WA; and Isaac Milos, Cameron Park, CA; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Braun, Lead; several nieces and nephews, and his dear friend, Esther Roth, Lead.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Pauline; his sister Anna; brothers, Antone, George, and Peter and his twin brother, Stephen, who died shortly after birth.

There will be a Rosary at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lead. Mass of Christian Burial will be the following day at 10:00 am Thursday, October 1, 2015, also at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will be at 1:00 pm Thursday afternoon, October 1, 2015, at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD.

Arrangements are under the care of Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. Memorial donations may be given to St. Patrick Catholic Church.

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