Lucien Millard

Lucien "Lu" Millard, age 83, of Westfield, passed away early Thursday morning, October 29, 2015 at his home.

He was born March 3, 1932 in Ripon, the son of Charles and Mary (Podoll) Millard. He married the former Beverly J. Lohry on June 15, 1952 in Fond du Lac. She preceded him in death on January 5, 1997. Lu married JoAnn A. Steinbauer on April 9, 1999 in Richford. She survives.

Lu was a conductor for the SOO Line Railroad in Fond du Lac for many years. He also operated Pop's Place in Fond du Lac until 1981 and then Lucien's Steak House in Pebbles, WI. Later, he and his first wife operated Bev & Lu's Bar in Richford until 1991. He enjoyed polka music and small engine repair.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Millard, Westfield; three children, Dennis (Cheryl) Millard, Richford, Deborah (Steve) Sabel, Fond du Lac, Denise (Brian) Blader, Dakota; grandchildren, Shane (Jenny) Millard, Hancock, David Millard, Redgranite, Christopher Ramminger, North Fond du Lac, Dena (Jesse) Reed, North Fond du Lac, Ashley (Josh) Rechek, Wild Rose, Briana Blader, Dakota, Cyle Blader, Dakota; great grandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, Mateo, Madison, Noah, Emily, Kailey, McKenzie, and Maxwell; his sister-in-law, Joanne Millard, Fond du Lac. Lu is further survived by other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, and by one brother, Charles Millard.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 at Leikness Funeral Home in Wautoma with Rev. Blaine Niskanen officiating. Interment will be in Richford Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.