Eli John Miletich, 86, a longtime Raleigh Street and Piedmont resident, passed away peacefully on Monday March 21, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Duluth on September 23, 1935, to Eli Sr. and Italika Miletich. Eli graduated from Denfeld High School and received an Associate Degree from UMD. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Germany. Eli retired as Police Chief of the City of Duluth after 33 years. He also worked as a member of the United Nations International Police Task Force in Bosnia, and he had worked as a realtor for a short time. Eli was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, the All American Club, the Italian American Club, VFW, American Legion, Lake Avenue Loafers, and lifelong member of the Raleigh Street Gang. He also authored two books. Eli always lived the principle that family and friends are most important in life, and he treasured them.