Terrance "Terry" F. Miller, 71, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully April 10, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born July 8, 1947 in Peoria to Edward and Edith (Bierman) Miller. He married the love of his life, Carolin Eyer, wife of 49 years, on January 18, 1969 in Washington, IL. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2017. His parents; one brother, Benny; one son, Joey and a granddaughter Jenny also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his five children; Tina Cunningham of East Peoria, Patricia (Kevin) Fuller of Peoria, Suzi (Dave) Ogle of Pekin, Terrance M. Miller of East Peoria, and Robert (Reva) Miller of Washburn; twenty grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and three siblings, Susan Walters, James Miller and John Miller.
Terry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he received two purple hearts. He worked for Caterpillar Inc., Neal Auto Parts for 11 years and was an avid Truck Driver. His favorite past time was going to Car Shows with his most prized possession, a 1969 Dodge Cornet Superbee. His second favorite thing was spending time with his family and his beloved pets, Angel and Sasha.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be at noon on Saturday, April 20, 2019 with visitation from 10 am until the start of service at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. The Rev. Johannes Christian will officiate. Following the service the family will hold a celebration of life at the Bunker, located at 100 Bittersweet Rd., Washington, IL starting at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greater Peoria Honor Flight Program.
He was born July 8, 1947 in Peoria to Edward and Edith (Bierman) Miller. He married the love of his life, Carolin Eyer, wife of 49 years, on January 18, 1969 in Washington, IL. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2017. His parents; one brother, Benny; one son, Joey and a granddaughter Jenny also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his five children; Tina Cunningham of East Peoria, Patricia (Kevin) Fuller of Peoria, Suzi (Dave) Ogle of Pekin, Terrance M. Miller of East Peoria, and Robert (Reva) Miller of Washburn; twenty grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and three siblings, Susan Walters, James Miller and John Miller.
Terry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he received two purple hearts. He worked for Caterpillar Inc., Neal Auto Parts for 11 years and was an avid Truck Driver. His favorite past time was going to Car Shows with his most prized possession, a 1969 Dodge Cornet Superbee. His second favorite thing was spending time with his family and his beloved pets, Angel and Sasha.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be at noon on Saturday, April 20, 2019 with visitation from 10 am until the start of service at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. The Rev. Johannes Christian will officiate. Following the service the family will hold a celebration of life at the Bunker, located at 100 Bittersweet Rd., Washington, IL starting at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greater Peoria Honor Flight Program.
Terrance "Terry" F. Miller, 71, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully April 10, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born July 8, 1947 in Peoria to Edward and Edith (Bierman) Miller. He married the love of his life, Carolin Eyer, wife of 49 years, on January 18, 1969 in Washington, IL. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2017. His parents; one brother, Benny; one son, Joey and a granddaughter Jenny also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his five children; Tina Cunningham of East Peoria, Patricia (Kevin) Fuller of Peoria, Suzi (Dave) Ogle of Pekin, Terrance M. Miller of East Peoria, and Robert (Reva) Miller of Washburn; twenty grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and three siblings, Susan Walters, James Miller and John Miller.
Terry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he received two purple hearts. He worked for Caterpillar Inc., Neal Auto Parts for 11 years and was an avid Truck Driver. His favorite past time was going to Car Shows with his most prized possession, a 1969 Dodge Cornet Superbee. His second favorite thing was spending time with his family and his beloved pets, Angel and Sasha.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be at noon on Saturday, April 20, 2019 with visitation from 10 am until the start of service at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. The Rev. Johannes Christian will officiate. Following the service the family will hold a celebration of life at the Bunker, located at 100 Bittersweet Rd., Washington, IL starting at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greater Peoria Honor Flight Program.
He was born July 8, 1947 in Peoria to Edward and Edith (Bierman) Miller. He married the love of his life, Carolin Eyer, wife of 49 years, on January 18, 1969 in Washington, IL. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2017. His parents; one brother, Benny; one son, Joey and a granddaughter Jenny also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his five children; Tina Cunningham of East Peoria, Patricia (Kevin) Fuller of Peoria, Suzi (Dave) Ogle of Pekin, Terrance M. Miller of East Peoria, and Robert (Reva) Miller of Washburn; twenty grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and three siblings, Susan Walters, James Miller and John Miller.
Terry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he received two purple hearts. He worked for Caterpillar Inc., Neal Auto Parts for 11 years and was an avid Truck Driver. His favorite past time was going to Car Shows with his most prized possession, a 1969 Dodge Cornet Superbee. His second favorite thing was spending time with his family and his beloved pets, Angel and Sasha.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be at noon on Saturday, April 20, 2019 with visitation from 10 am until the start of service at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. The Rev. Johannes Christian will officiate. Following the service the family will hold a celebration of life at the Bunker, located at 100 Bittersweet Rd., Washington, IL starting at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greater Peoria Honor Flight Program.
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