Michael L. Miller

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.

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. Michael taught the carpenter apprenticeship school for several years and was the assistant coach for the Chester High School Trapshooting team. He was a loving husband and father with a great sense of humor.

He was a United States Marine Veteran.

Survivors:

Wife:

Karen Miller Rockwood, IL

1 Brother:

Bob (Beth) Miller Oklahoma

1 Sister:

Linda (Perry) Schneider Albuquerque, NM

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 Son – Harry Gordon Miller and 3 Step Fathers.

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Thursday, August 10, 2023

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Timothy Sims

Interment:

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Thursday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

St. John Lutheran Church