Phillip “Phil” Howard Millburg, 71, of Auburn died on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Bramley Funeral Home in Auburn. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Thursday at St. Benedict’s Church in Auburn with the Rev. Kevin Palakudy officiating. Burial will be in Auburn Cemetery.
Mr. Millburg was born May 27, 1955, in Auburn, the son of Howard and Velma (Mondhink) Millburg.
He married Nancee Ezop in 1978 and she preceded him in death. He later married Linda Wieldt on July 24, 2004, in Farmersville.
Mr. Millburg retired in 2014, after a 37 year career as a repairman for the Freeman Coal Mine. He was a man of many passions, including farming, camping and traveling. Line dancing held a truly special place in his heart, as it is where he met his second wife. He will also be remembered for the deep love he had for his loyal dog, Buffy. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish in Auburn and a volunteer firefighter for Farmersville/Waggoner.
Mr. Millburg is survived by his wife, Linda; one son, Justin (Elizabeth) Millburg; two grandchildren, Tanner (Hannah) Millburg and Taryn Millburg; Linda’s children, Greg (Tonja) Griffith, Angela (Drew) Sanders and Doug (Christy) Griffith and their children; four brothers, Chris, Mark, Jeff (Carroll) and Stan; two sisters, Sharlene Moore and Cindy (Chuck) Dubois; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Nancee (Ezop) Millburg.
Memorials may be made to Farmersville/Waggoner Fire Department or Holy Cross Parish.
Bramley Funeral Home in Auburn is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.bramleyfh.com.
