Milton Melvin Sebelik

A longtime resident of Estes Park, Milton Sebelik, passed away October 22nd at Prospect Park Living Center. He had been under Home Health Care and Hospice for quite some time. Milton was born in Ogema, Wisconsin on July 8, 1926. His parents were Mary & Louis. While he was very young his parents purchased a farm in Westboro, WI. Milton attended grade and high school there and graduated in 1944. He was in the Westboro High School Band and played baritone. He loved music and later on he could frequently be heard playing his harmonica. His favorite selections often came from his Czech background. On May 15, 1945 he was inducted into the U.S. Army in Milwaukee, WI. During his service period, he was stationed stateside and then deployed to Yokohama, Japan for a year. His service citations included the Asiatic Pacific Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. He was honorably discharged in December 1946 with the rank of Technician Fourth Grade. Milton’s brother and father had started a lumber and retail hardware store in Phillips, WI while Milton was in the service. The family moved to Phillips during this time. Milton took part in the business and it thrived for many years. They also built and sold homes in the Menominee Falls, WI area. Milton kept in touch with his high school sweetheart, Maxine Warner, who lived in Westboro, WI and on May 28, 1949 they were united in marriage in Elgar, WI. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. George Griffiths. The marriage produced three daughters and at the present time they all reside in Estes Park. In the late 50’s Milton moved his family to Bradenton, Florida. The Orange State Lumber Co. of Nokomis employed him as their manager. Milton later applied and was accepted for employment in the U.S. Postal Service. He was placed on temporary duty from December 1965 to June 1968. He became a permanent mail carrier in late 1968. In July of 1987, he retired from mail service with an honorable service record. Milt and Maxine loved to travel and spent many summers on the road with their RV. Some of their favorite places were in Florida, Arizona, Canada and a three week trip to Alaska was exceptionally pleasurable. On their return trip to Bradenton, they visited friends in Estes Park. They were so enthused about the mountains and wild life that while in Estes Park negotiated to purchase a cabin on one acre. From 1977 they spent as much time as possible at the cabin and thoroughly enjoyed the deer, elk, raccoons and other small animals that enhanced the area. Milton transferred as a U.S. Mail Carrier to Littleton, CO in the early 1980’s. He later moved to Estes Park and built a new home on the acre in 1992. Milton was a member of the U.S. Postal Branch #1753, Bradenton, FL, a life member of the VFW Post #7817 of Westboro, WI, American Legion Post #119 of Estes Park and a charter member of the Estes Park Amateur Radio Club. He was very active in the radio club until illness denied him of this privilege. In September of 2009 he flew to Washington, D.C. with many WWII veterans on the Honor Flight of Northern Colorado. His sister, Louise, also a WWII veteran, was on the flight. In Washington they met up with their brother, Irvin, from Wisconsin, another veteran of WWII. It was a very memorable occasion for the sister and two brothers. 2012 brought a change in Milton and Maxine’s life styles. They sold their home and moved into a condo. 2015 brought drastic changes in Milton’s health and in October he entered a medical health care facility in Estes Park. Milton is survived by his wife, Maxine, three daughters, a son-in-law, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and his brother. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and his parents. Funeral services for Milton will be private and conducted at Allnutt Funeral Service, Estes Park Chapel, on October 28. Military honors will be done by the Estes Park American Legion Post #119 at the Estes Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion or Estes Valley Hospice in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.