Michael L. Miller, 75, of Rockwood, Illinois, passed away at 6:46 pm, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his residence.
He was born to the late Harry Gordon and Lillian (nee Kelly) Miller on October 26, 1947 in Chester, Illinois.
Michael married Karen Allen on April 1, 1967 in Carbondale, Illinois; she survives in Rockwood, Ill.
He worked as a carpenter, worked for Amax Mines, and was a maintenance equipment operator at Chester Mental Health Center.
Michael was a member of Carpenter Local #1361 of Belleville, Illinois. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapshooting and was a hard worker. He was a loving husband and father with a great sense of humor.
He was a United States Marine Veteran.
Other survivors: a brother: Bob (Beth) Miller Oklahoma; a sister: Linda (Perry) Schneider Albuquerque, N.M. and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Also preceded in death by a son: Harry Gordon Miller and three step fathers.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
A funeral service for 75-year-old Michael L. Miller of Rockwood, Illinois will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois. Officiating: Rev. Timothy Sims.
Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery at Chester, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church