Freddie Levi “Fred” McMillin, 92, of Pevely died June 27, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Mr. McMillin was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War. He worked as a switching systems installer and wiring tester for AT&T before retiring. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Pevely, where he held many offices, was a member of the church choir and participated for years in its bowling league. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping with his family. He was a dedicated Cardinals fan. If he couldn’t watch the game, he listened on his transistor radio. He and his wife also enjoyed years of square dancing. Born Jan. 14, 1934, in Poplar Bluff, he was the son of the late Nellie (Kilgore) and Freddie McMillin.
He is survived by his wife: Bertha “Vivian” (McGowen) McMillin; five children: Kelvin “Bud” (Shirley Muehler) McMillin of Carlyle, Ill., Vivian “Paula” (John) Miceli of High Ridge, Barb (Bill) Maynard of Festus, Kent (Randi) Franklin of Ponte Vedra, Fla., and Wade (the late Lynda) Franklin of Des Peres; eight grandchildren: Amanda (Justin) Ryman, Timothy (Bailey) Danneman, Cameron (Rebecca) Ayers, Caitlin (Kevin) Knepper, Courtney (Patrick) Shawhan, Amy (Jon) Bach, Troy Maynard and Audrey Maynard; 17 great-grandchildren: Caroline, Nathan, Lilliah, Cecily, Braden, Lillian, Colton, Landon, Hadassah, Hosea, Hilkiah, Hezekiah, Zeke, Walker, Della, Lincoln and Brooks; and sister: Anna Dorris of Poplar Bluff.
He was preceded in death by a daughter: Karen Ayers; a son: Bryant Franklin; and two sisters: Lucille Gamble and Sylvia Nohr.
Visitation is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. until services at noon Wednesday, July 15, at Zion Lutheran Church, 310 Central Ave., in Pevely, officiated by Pastor Bryan Roberts. A second visitation is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. until services at noon Saturday, July 18, at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral Home, 1100 Iron Bridge Road, in Poplar Bluff. Interment with full military honors will be in Poplar Bluff City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.