Bruce "Ed" McMillan

Dates

March 5, 1952 - March 27, 2026

Obituary

Bruce “Ed” McMillan, 74, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at Aurora-Brule Nursing home in White Lake. Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM Wednesday, April 8, at First United Methodist Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Draper Cemetery in Draper, SD. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Bruce Edward McMillan was born on March 5, 1952, to HB “Mack” and Lula “Lu” (Christian) McMillan, in Pierre, SD. He graduated from Draper High School in 1970.

On July 16, 1977, he married LaRonda Lukkes in Avon, SD. Ed worked in maintenance and for Syncom for 17 years. He was also a truck driver for various people.

Ed enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. Ed also enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in his early years. He could often be found in his garage listening to music while tinkering and admiring his model car collection.

Ed is survived by his wife, LaRonda McMillan of Mitchell; children, Melinda (Mike) Bamsey of Mitchell, Jesse (Amanda) McMillan of Dell Rapids, SD, Melissa McMillan (Matt Schulte) of Mitchell; eight grandchildren; and siblings, Kenny (Sally) McMillan of Phoenix, AZ, Colleen Stadler (fiancé Dean Lutz) of Detroit Lakes, MN, and Kelly (Ronda) McMillan of Hayesville, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation(s)

Date
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Time
1:30 PM

Location
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley St
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Draper Cemetery
Draper, SD

Posted by Sheila Hurst on March 31, 2026

My sincere sympathy. Eddie Mac as I know him as , always had such an infectious laugh.

Posted by William (Bill) Brummett on March 31, 2026

I worked with him at Scholdenfellders Construction Company. Great memories we made together. Nice guy and a good friend and coworker. He will be missed. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE, dear friend

Posted by Ron Rankin on March 31, 2026

Graduated with Ed from Draper High School. Many good memories of those days. Sending prayers for his family’🙏🏻

Posted by Marge Wagner on March 31, 2026

Sorry for your loss i worked with Ed at Syncom

Posted by Renee Tietz on March 30, 2026

I also remember Ed from Syncom he was a great guy !! Sympathy to the family !!

Posted by We’re sorry to see this. Eddie was a good friend on March 30, 2026

We’re sorry to see this. Eddie was a good friend to all growing up in Draper. Marlyce & Dale Miller

Posted by Patty (Christian)Shinabarger and Roger on March 30, 2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families!

Posted by Phillip Christian on March 30, 2026

So sorry for your loss our prayers go out to you all

Posted by Lee Marshall on March 30, 2026

Sorry for your loss O went to school in Draper with ED

Posted by Wanda Kobes on March 30, 2026

So very sorry for this very sad loss of a great man !!! His smile will be missed by everyone that was blessed to know him !!

Posted by Carey & Patti Tobin on March 30, 2026

RIP Eddie Mac🙏🏻

Posted by Sandi Young on March 30, 2026

So very sorry for your loss. Enjoyed working with Ed at Syncom. Our deepest sympathies to the family.

Posted by Roxy Larson on March 30, 2026

I also worked with Ed at Syncon. He was a fun guy and am sure you are gonna miss him. Sorry for your loss😞

Posted by Tami (Haiar) Krogman on March 30, 2026

I am so sorry to see this sad news. I also worked with Ed at Syncom for many of years. Great memories of ED. He was a great guy.
My heart goes out to LaRonda and Family!

Posted by Delvona Adams on March 29, 2026

You and your family are in my thoughts, hold on to you many memories

Posted by Tony Flowers on March 29, 2026

Sorry for your loss to the McMillan family
I worked with Ed at Syncom years ago. Fished and hunted with him and tode motorcycles with him. He will be missed.

Posted by Elwin Hohn on March 29, 2026

My deepest sympathy to you all, my late wife Rosalie, our son Rick, and myself worked with Ed while we were employed at Syncom, may God grant you strength through this difficult time.

Posted by Don Bardsley on March 29, 2026

Worked with ed at syncom and at the polka fest.was a great man to know will miss

Posted by Ernie & Debra Hohn on March 29, 2026

Our sympathies to the McMillan families.
I worked with Ed at the ole Syncom days
Many good times in that era.
R.I.P. Ed

Posted by Jodi Nicholson on March 29, 2026

So sorry to hear about Ed. Enjoyed working with him at Wal-Mart. My deepest condolences to his family.

Posted by Suzie Letcher on March 29, 2026

So sorry for your loss. I have many good memories working with Ed at Syncom.

Posted by Cindy Kiner on March 29, 2026

LaRhonda and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Ed at Syncom and he was such a fun guy.

Posted by Pam and Ken Pollreisz on March 29, 2026

LaRonda and family, we are so sorry to hear about Ed. Ken and Ed worked many years together, that is how we all met. Many prayers to you all. Cherish and carry all your memories close to your heart.

Posted by Deb Olson on March 29, 2026

Sending comforting thoughts, prayers and healing hugs.

Posted by Lorie Stevenson Wilson on March 29, 2026

So very sorry for your loss.

Posted by Lisa Gaulke on March 29, 2026

So sorry to hear about Ed. He was a friend of my dads and whom I waited on for years. I pray for the family and your loss

Posted by Stan ruff on March 29, 2026

so sorry for your loss prayers for your family

Posted by Jamie Houston on March 28, 2026

I thought of ed as a grandpa, so sorry❤️

Posted by David & Shirley Schimmel on March 28, 2026

Our sympathy to LaRhonda & Family on your loss. David always enjoyed visiting & riding with Ed several years ago.

Posted by Wanda Kobes on March 28, 2026

So sorry for this very sad loss!! Sending you all Big Hugs and Prayers!! Remember all the great memories of Ed and family time !!!

Posted by Jolene Sterner on March 28, 2026

LaRhonda, my deepest sympathy. I can truthfully say I’ve been where you are. Take care and know you can find comfort in our Lord and Savior!

Posted by Don Everson on March 28, 2026

I didn’t know Bruce very well, but I know members of his family, who are all great people! Sorry for your loss! Life is hard!

Posted by Pat reimnitz on March 28, 2026

LaRhonda, melissa and families. My deepest sympathies to you all. So sorry to read about Ed. He will be missed.

Posted by Jackie Christiansen on March 28, 2026

LaRonda, Melissa, and families. I worked with Ed at Syncom many years ago. So much fun. My Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ed