Mr. Donald E Miller
November 14, 1936 - January 13, 2019
Donald E. Miller, 82, of East Peoria died at 11:44 AM on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria. He was born on November 14, 1936 in Rushville to Freemont P and Christine (Butler) Miller. He married Elaine (Skinner) Critz on November 7, 1976 in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are 1 son James Miller of Florida; 3 stepchildren Boyd R. Critz IV of Peoria, Catherine Critz of Germantown Hills and Diana Carroll of Peoria; 4 grandchildren Boyd (Renee) Critz V, Sean Critz, Jessie Carroll and Sarah (Jose) McBride; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Karen Atkins of Sun City, AZ and Phyllis (David) Altopp of Cleveland, TN; and 1 niece Carrie (Timothy) Stage of North Henderson, IL. He was preceded in death by 1 grandson Jeremy and 1 sister Marilyn. Don owned and operated Miller Automotive in Peoria for 24 years and was a special mentor to Dan Kult who he passed the business on to. He loved gardening, woodworking and metal artworking. Don made a difference in many people’s lives, sometimes helping and sometimes teaching them. Memorial service will be at 2 PM on Thursday at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 444 E. Washington St., East Peoria, with a visitation an hour prior. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Donald E. Miller, 82, of East Peoria died at 11:44 AM on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria. He was born on November 14, 1936 in Rushville to Freemont P and Christine (Butler) Miller. He married Elaine (Skinner) Critz... View Obituary & Service Information