Dennis Milton Miller
Dennis Milton Miller, 78, of Red Bud, IL; a kind, supportive and devoted husband, proud father and loving grandfather; passed away in St. Louis, Missouri on Friday, June 7, 2024 after a brief illness. Dennis was the eldest son born to Milton R. Miller and Lucille H. Miller (nee Gallup) of Burlington, Iowa and was born January 22, 1946 in Burlington.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 55 years, Colleen Miller (nee Meadows), Red Bud, IL. They were married December 7,1968 in Des Moines, Iowa and embarked on a lifelong journey of love and friendship. From their union came five sons, Mark (Casey) Miller,Waterloo, IL, Micah (Khourtney) Miller, Waterloo, IL, Andrew Miller(deceased), Jonathan (Kacie) Miller, St. Peters, MO and Joel (Casey) Miller of Waterloo, IL. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Kendra (Colten) Biro of University City, MO; Johannah and Nial Miller of St. Peters, MO, Eliana Miller of Waterloo, IL, Brady Lowder and Bodie Miller of Waterloo, IL and one Great Grandbaby Biro, due December, 2024; two brothers, Steven (Robyn) Miller of Casselberry, FL and Jeffrey (Susan) Miller of Bluffton, SC; nieces, Rebecca Neitzel, Glendale, AZ, Tonya (Andy) Pieper of Polo, MO, Samantha (Robert) Huggins, Orlando, FL, Andrea Miller, Indianapolis, IN, Alexia Miller, Bluffton, SC, Sashia (Jamie) Wells, Knoxville, TN, and Haleigh (Drew) Knight, Bluffton, SC; many great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, an infant son, Andrew D. Miller, and a nephew, Matthew Sheeder.
Dennis was a gentle and extremely caring and selfless man with a silly streak and a contagious laugh. His wife, family and friends will miss him dearly. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1964 and trusted Jehovah God with his whole heart his entire life and lived his life by Godly principles.
Dennis was self-employed for many years along with his sons with Miller and Sons Plastering, Red Bud, IL.
A private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date with his brother, Elder Steve Miller, officiating.
As a memorial to Dennis, his family requests that you be kind to others and do something nice for someone each day.
Beloved Friend and Brother. A Kind Gentle Man. Missed until Resurrection. Looking forward to visiting and sharing in Paradise.
Colleen and sons.
I was so saddened to hear this.
Dennis helped our family in so many ways.
A loving and giving person.
My thoughts ,love and prayers are with you.
Sandy (Rittenhouse) Ziegler
Life long friend that will be missed my so many including our family. Our love, prayers and condolences go out to the entire Miller family. He will be missed! Just around the corner & We will welcome him back with open arms!
Colleen, I am so sorry to hear about Dennis. He was a kind and selfless person. He was one of the most balanced people I knew. My dear friend I don’t have the words right now to tell you how sad I am. I am going to come see you in a few weeks. Il contact you first to see if you are up to it. Love you always dear Sister and friend .
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Sorry to hear this. He was my cousin and I remember him well while growing up along with parents and brothers. Rip and condolences for his family
So sorry for this painful time for the family. A all around great guy , father, husband and loyal Christian. Looking forward to seeing him again in the great makeover of this planet.
We do hope that we see many of the friends on zoom. It’s been so long. Love you all.