Dan Arthur Millen

Dan Arthur Millen of Middlesex, NY, passed away at the age of 76 on November 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be held at Middlesex Baptist Church, 1158 West Avenue, Middlesex, NY 14507, on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 12:00 pm.

Donations in Dan’s honor can be made to the VFW Post 8726, Attention: Rick Sawyer, 6159 Wolfanger Road, Middlesex, NY 14507, for the local Wounded Warriors in Action Big Buck Hunt. The hunt is an annual event that Dan was proud to be associated with and embodies his two passions: helping others and hunting.

Dan is survived by his beautiful wife, Diane; his two daughters, Johnna and Shanna; his brother, Gary; his grandchildren, Glyka, Ioana, and Zenin; and Diane’s loving children, David, Larry, and Debbie.

He was predeceased by his stepson, Jamie, with whom he shared a close relationship through their passion for hunting and fishing.

Dan graduated from Charlotte High School in 1964. He attended Port Huron Junior College (1964-1965) and went on to graduate from Finger Lakes Community College in 1982 with high honors. At this time, he won an award from New York State for academic achievement. He was accepted at Cornell University and Nazareth University but chose to pursue a different path of carpentry and woodworking. Dan was creative, meticulous, hard-working, and dedicated to his craft. He built and remodeled homes and even built commercial buildings in California, where he and Diane crossed paths with many celebrities.

Dan was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, ice fishing, and being in nature. He was a pioneer in the area for bow hunting, being one of the few hunters who used a recurve bow. He and his long-time friend Ricky Sawyer influenced the younger generation of hunters with their passion for and knowledge about the sport. Dan also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and participated in many treks across the country with his stepson Larry and his dear friend Gordy.

Dan and Diane were active members of the Middlesex Baptist Church for 15 years, where Dan was a Deacon. They were committed to serving others through their church community, and Dan traveled to Kenya and India for mission work. He has ministered to many members of the church, and his life was devoted to God.

Dan was generous with his time, non-judgmental, and immensely proud of his children and grandchildren. He loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, watching football, and hearing about his grandchildren’s accomplishments. He was devoted to his wife Diane and was deeply connected to her children and grandchildren. Dan’s generous spirit and his ability to listen made others feel loved and respected. He will be missed tremendously.