Paul Edward Miller, Sr., age 92 of Stronach, Michigan passed away at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2015.
Paul was born on April 13, 1922 in Brethren, Michigan and was the son of the late Paul August and Mary Helena (McNamara) Miller. He married Delores Marie Kowalski at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee on September 21, 1946 and they were married 57 years before she preceded him in death on October 29, 2003. Paul served in the United States Army, in the 94th Infantry Division in World War II seeing action in Europe in the Battle of the Bulge. After the war he became a master mechanic and service manager at the local Chevrolet garage until his retirement. Paul was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Shrine Catholic Church, and a member of the Walsh Post #4499 VFW and the American Legion Post #10 all of Manistee. He greatly enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends, and especially dancing.
Paul E. Miller is survived by three daughters and sons in-law; Paula and Robert Gentz, Mary and David Raskey and Melody and Alan Wittlieff all of Manistee, MI, and his son and daughter in-law; Paul and Jean Miller of Spring Lake, MI, eighth grandchildren; Duane (Pam) Gentz, David (Melissa) Gentz, Sherry (Jason) Stamp, Tracey (Greg) Roberts, Travis (Kristen) Raskey, Leah (Don) Miller, Sara (Jake) Turkett, and Nicole Miller, twenty great grandchildren; Andrew, Allison, Brent, Kaila, Liam Gentz, Tyler Ross, Michaela Staff, Adam Hooper, Connor Summers, Jack, Morgan Stamp, Ryleigh, Ronan Roberts, Benjamin, Brandon Raskey, Maddy,Gabriel, Emma, Autumn Miller, and Payden Turkett, great grandson, Gavynn Norman, sister Dorothy Johnson of Sterling Heights, MI, brother, Wayne Miller of Manistee, MI, sisters in-law, Elaine Miller of Brethren, MI, and Donna Lott of Port Sanilac, MI. He is also survived by honorary grandchildren Lucas Ribeiro and Claudia Thomm and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife Delores and parents, Paul was preceded in death by an infant son; Paul Michael Miller and an infant daughter; Cheryl Ann Miller, brothers, Donald Albion and Wendlyn Miller, and his special friend Rose Winters.
Mass from The Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Saint Mary of Mt. Carmel Shrine Church in Manistee with Reverend John McCracken celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee with Graveside Military Honors given by the Members of the Manistee United Veterans Council Ritual Team.
Relatives and friends will pray the Evening Vigil Service on Thursday evening at 8:00 PM at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee where friends may begin calling on Thursday evening after 6:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and on Friday morning at the church one hour prior to the funeral mass.
A memorial will be established in Paul's name for Meals on Wheels. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the church on Friday morning.
The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.