John P. Miller
August 19, 2016Share using:
Houghton: John P. Miller, 90, of Houghton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Omega House in Houghton surrounded by his family.
John was born in Dollar Bay on October 1, 1925 a son of the late George and Violet (Buckman) Miller. John was married to Beatrice Manderfield on July 3, 1948. She preceded him in death in 2012.
He had served in the U.S. Army in Europe in the 9th Armored Division from 1944 through 1946 as a PFC during World War II.
John was employed by the Messner Coal Company, and for 35 years in the pipe fitting trades, retiring in 1987. He was an active Local 111 Fitters Union member for 59 years, and also belonged to the American Legion.
“Big D” loved music, taking drives, telling jokes, and laughing with everyone.
His children waited for him to come home for his “loose change scrambles”, and getting a nickel for every song he played and who knew the name of the band.
He is survived by his six children: Christine, Marie (Gary), JoAnn (Greg), John (Suzanne), Pauline (Beth), and Glenn (Val); 5 grandchildren: Clay Hixson, Emily Miller, Kaila Miller, Nathan Hable, and David Hable; a sister, Mildred Beauchamp of Hurontown; a brother, Sonny Miller; and by several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home with Rev. Fr. John Martignon of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church to officiate.
Burial will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday at Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton with the Copper Country Veterans Association to render military honors.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Omega House, 2211 Maureen Ln., Houghton, MI 49931 in the name of John Miller.
His family would like to thank U.P. Health System Hospice and the Omega House staff for their excellent care and compassion.
The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com to leave online condolences.