A. Gene Miller, 81 of Washington, IL, passed away at 8:45 P.M., Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Washington Christian Village.
He was born July 30, 1931 in East Peoria to Pearl Francis and Alta Pearl (Kidd) Miller. He married Delores Suttle on July 5, 1957 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his children Rich (Pat Lykin) Miller of Washington, Diane K. Gore of Washington, Ron (Tammi) Miller of East Peoria; one brother William (Vivian) Miller of East Peoria; one sister Violet Whitehead of Washington; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son Robin Lee Miller, four sisters and two brothers.
Gene was an Army Airborne veteran serving in the 82nd Airborne from 1952 to 1954.
He worked at Caterpillar for 42 years in machine repair retiring in March of 1992.
Gene was a member of the ABC Bowling Congress since 1955; he won his weight class in Golden Gloves at the age of 16, raced Stock cars in Peoria for 5 years and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was a member of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Morton, IL and worked in the temple in Chicago and Nauvoo, IL.
Most important to Gene was family. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Morton. Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to his church.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton.com.
He was born July 30, 1931 in East Peoria to Pearl Francis and Alta Pearl (Kidd) Miller. He married Delores Suttle on July 5, 1957 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his children Rich (Pat Lykin) Miller of Washington, Diane K. Gore of Washington, Ron (Tammi) Miller of East Peoria; one brother William (Vivian) Miller of East Peoria; one sister Violet Whitehead of Washington; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son Robin Lee Miller, four sisters and two brothers.
Gene was an Army Airborne veteran serving in the 82nd Airborne from 1952 to 1954.
He worked at Caterpillar for 42 years in machine repair retiring in March of 1992.
Gene was a member of the ABC Bowling Congress since 1955; he won his weight class in Golden Gloves at the age of 16, raced Stock cars in Peoria for 5 years and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was a member of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Morton, IL and worked in the temple in Chicago and Nauvoo, IL.
Most important to Gene was family. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Morton. Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to his church.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton.com.
A. Gene Miller, 81 of Washington, IL, passed away at 8:45 P.M., Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Washington Christian Village.
He was born July 30, 1931 in East Peoria to Pearl Francis and Alta Pearl (Kidd) Miller. He married Delores Suttle on July 5, 1957 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his children Rich (Pat Lykin) Miller of Washington, Diane K. Gore of Washington, Ron (Tammi) Miller of East Peoria; one brother William (Vivian) Miller of East Peoria; one sister Violet Whitehead of Washington; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son Robin Lee Miller, four sisters and two brothers.
Gene was an Army Airborne veteran serving in the 82nd Airborne from 1952 to 1954.
He worked at Caterpillar for 42 years in machine repair retiring in March of 1992.
Gene was a member of the ABC Bowling Congress since 1955; he won his weight class in Golden Gloves at the age of 16, raced Stock cars in Peoria for 5 years and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was a member of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Morton, IL and worked in the temple in Chicago and Nauvoo, IL.
Most important to Gene was family. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Morton. Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to his church.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton.com.
He was born July 30, 1931 in East Peoria to Pearl Francis and Alta Pearl (Kidd) Miller. He married Delores Suttle on July 5, 1957 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his children Rich (Pat Lykin) Miller of Washington, Diane K. Gore of Washington, Ron (Tammi) Miller of East Peoria; one brother William (Vivian) Miller of East Peoria; one sister Violet Whitehead of Washington; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son Robin Lee Miller, four sisters and two brothers.
Gene was an Army Airborne veteran serving in the 82nd Airborne from 1952 to 1954.
He worked at Caterpillar for 42 years in machine repair retiring in March of 1992.
Gene was a member of the ABC Bowling Congress since 1955; he won his weight class in Golden Gloves at the age of 16, raced Stock cars in Peoria for 5 years and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was a member of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Morton, IL and worked in the temple in Chicago and Nauvoo, IL.
Most important to Gene was family. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Morton. Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to his church.
Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton.com.
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