Obituaries

September 11, 1922 to January 6, 2015

WINAMAC - Harry E. Miller, 92, of Winamac, died at 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6,  at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

He was born Sept. 11, 1922, in Winamac to the late Frank A. and Cecelia Gilsinger Miller. He married Mary Jean Malloy on Sept. 28, 1949 in Lafayette. She died May 11, 2006.

Survivors include: 
Kathleen A. (Robert) Rehlander, Noblesville, Daughter 
Steven Paul Miller, Winamac, Son 
Daniel G. (Susan) Miller, Winamac, Son 
Steven (Kelly) Rehlander, Grandson 
Kristina (Stephen) Bixler, Granddaughter 
Lauren Marie Miller, Granddaughter 
Sarah Kathleen Miller, Granddaughter 
Anna Marie Miller, Granddaughter 
Andrew Shaun Miller, Grandson 
Natalie Miller, Great granddaughter 
Colin William Rehlander, Great grandson 
Isabella Bixler, Great granddaughter 
Benjamin Bixler, Great grandson 
Adrian P. Miller, Winamac, Brother 
Alice Sue James, Lansing, IL, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
James Patrick Miller, Son 
Michael Eugene Miller, Son 
Helen Miller, Sister 
Irene Vansenus, Sister 
Lelia Alexander, Sister 
Velma Miller, Sister 
Ralph Miller, Brother 

Mr. Miller was a co-owner of the Miller Department store in Winamac for 65 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac and was a 4th degree Knight, Knights of Columbus. He was a former director of First Union Bank and Trust in Winamac. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a former member of the Winamac Kiwanis Club and served as an adult scout leader and little league baseball coach. He was a former fireman with the Winamac Volunteer Fire Dept. He was very active in the Winamac community throughout the years and was involved in many different organizations. 
He enjoyed fishing, gardening and telling stories. He was a former Winamac Merchant League baseball player and avid bowler. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 3 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 10,  at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Special Olympics or Boy Scout Troop 229.