Paul Martin Mills

Paul Martin Mills, 90, of Broken Bow, Neb., passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Brookestone View.Paul was born to Frank D. and Bertha Mills of Westerville on March 26, 1935, in Broken Bow. He was the youngest of six children.Paul attended Westerville Grade School and graduated from Westerville High School in 1953. He attended Kearney Teachers College and received his teacher's certificate and taught school in the Sandhills. Until he joined the U S Army, 1956 – 1958, upon returning home he taught Copsey Schools in Westerville.Paul married Donna Cole on May 22, 1960, in Ansley. They were blessed with three children - Julie, Daniel, and Mark.After marriage they moved to Sidney where Paul taught for four years in Cheyenne, Wyo. The family moved to Merna, where he taught sixth grade for 29 years prior to retiring in 1997. In 1970, they moved to Mills Farm at Westerville. He returned to KSC to receive his Batchelor's Degree.Paul had an impeccable sense of humor and was always up for a prank. He loved to garden and watch and feed the birds – especially Blue Birds. He loved his calves and dogs.Paul was a member of the Odd Fellows. His love for God and family was first. He loved his whole family.Paul was preceded in death by his wife Donna; parents Frank and Bertha; brothers Harry (Ardyth) Mills, Dana Mills, Wayne (Marvel) Mills and Ted Mills.Paul is survived by daughter Julie (Tim) Brewster; sons Daniel (Michelle) Mills and Mark Mills; grandchildren Cole Mills, Luke Mills, Skyler Hungerford and Hannah Hungerford; and great-grandchildren Kaden and Benjamin Murer; and sister Sylvia Happold.Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 10, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Westerville Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.Visitation and time to greet the family will be Monday, March 9, 5 - 7 p.m. at Govier Brothers MortuaryMemorials are suggested to the Westerville Cemetery or the Broken Bow Library.Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online words of remembrance may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com