Guy grew up on the Clear Creek and attended Deem Country School through the eighth grade and Ansley High, graduating in 1946 at the age of sixteen.

He married the love of his life, Elsie (Skala) Mills on May 25, 1950, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ravenna. The couple raised five children together: Roberta, Rosalie, Guyla, Guy Jr., and Alan.

Among his cherished accomplishments was a decision he made in 1962 to quit drinking. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Catholic church. He was a member of St. Josaphat’s Parish in Loup City and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Guy was a quintessential farmer/rancher, equally adept in both pursuits.

A natural cowboy from an early age, he continued riding horses well into his eighties.

In retirement, at his winter home in Texas, he grew a prized orange tree. Into his nineties, he planted and tended massive gardens.

Guy was a proficient marksman who enjoyed hunting and target practicing with grandsons until two years ago.

He was also an avid reader and student of history, current events, and politics; passions he passed on to family members.

Guy placed great value on education, serving on both the Deem and Ansley school boards. He insisted that all five of his offspring receive higher education.

He remained innovative throughout his life, dedicated to road improvements and building bridges while serving on the township and county boards.

Guy attributed his longevity to his dedication to remaining physically active. He and Elsie first met at a dance in Ravenna and enjoyed dancing over the decades.

Never afraid to try new adventures, he took up golfing after he turned sixty. He often traded Levis and cowboy boots for shorts and sneakers, another recreational activity he shared with family members.

Guy was blessed with a long life and with a family who loved him. He enjoyed food prepared by his wife, daughters, and granddaughters and loved breaking bread with others. He was a great conversationalist and made numerous friends throughout his lifetime.

He greatly enjoyed driving his van and checking on his son and grandson’s corn and soybean crops. A highlight this past fall was riding with his son in the combine. The morning of his death, he responded to reports about new calves being born. Until the end of his life, he remained vested in the ag operation.

In addition to his wife, Elsie, Guy leaves five children: daughters Roberta (Mel) Snyder of rural Ansley, Rosalie Hurt of Seward, Guyla Mills of Wilsonville, sons Guy, Jr. of rural Ansley, and Alan (Robin) of Lincoln; eleven grandchildren, Michelle (Paul) Gardner of Bellevue, Jessica (Miles) Maseberg of Thedford, Natalie (Bill) Nitzsche of Seward, Nathaniel (Tina) Hurt of Callaway, Daniel (Allison) Snyder of Wahoo, The Sherman County Times | February 19, 2025

Matthew (Mikayla) Hurt of Juniata, Gary Mills of Ansley, Brian (Devon) Mills of Starkville, Mississippi, James Mills of Arcadia, Madison (Jake) Kettelhut of Lincoln, and Billy Mills of Lincoln; nineteen great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren and one on the way.

Guy is preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Rose Nickman; step fatherin- law, Frank Nickman; and grandson, Thomas Hurt.

As Guy’s family mourns his passing, there is great comfort in knowing that the Lord’s faithfulness extends to all generations. (Ps.119:90) Guy L. Mills, Sr., 95 of Ansley, NE peacefully entered eternity Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Broken Bow, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, February 17, 2025 at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City. Father Richard Piontkowski celebrated the Mass.

Matthew Hurt and James Mills were the lectors.

Tom Obermiller was the Eucharistic minister.

Quinnley Hurt, Raegan Hurt, and Cadem Hurt were the gift bearers.

Amy Kowalski and John and Jane Maschka were the musicians.

Nathaniel Hurt, Matthew Hurt, Daniel Snyder, Gary Mills, Brian Mills, James Mills, and Billy Mills were the pallbearers.

All of Guy’s grandchildren, +Tom Smedra, Tom Obermiller, and the neighboring farmers were the honorary pallbearers.

Burial will be held at the Liberty Cemetery near Guy’s farm.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Ansley Memorial Scholarship Fund or Local Fire Department of Choice.

Higgins Funeral Home in Loup City is in charge of arrangements. Condolences for the Mills’ family can be left at higginsfuneralhomelc. com.