Michael D. Miller

Michael D. Miller, 76, of Danville, Il passed away at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. He was born on May 26, 1943 the son of Murvin and Rose (Katok) Miller in Danville, Il. They precede him in death.

Michael leaves behind his wife of 54 years, L. Carol Miller; son, Dennis (Pam) Miller; special niece, Marlene (Dan) Stewart; nephews, Zachary Stewart, Jacob Stewart; brother, Robert (Rita) Miller; grandchildren, Christina (Jeremy) Rotalsky, Christopher Miller; and great grandchild, Caden Rotalsky.

Michael joined the United States Navy in July of 1963. During that time, he spent his days on the USS Johnston. He later became a Police officer for the Danville Police Department for many years before working for the United States Marshal Service at the Federal Court House. He was a member of the American Legion Post 210, the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association (PBPA), National Rifle Association, Knights of Columbus, and the Pollywogs Association. Michael enjoyed having breakfast with his friends and especially loved to fish. He competed on Lake Vermillion in all the fishing competitions. He was a wonderful husband, dad, uncle, grandpa, and great grandpa. He will be missed dearly.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Visitation will be held just prior to the service from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.  Officiating will be Father Bo Schmitt.  Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Danville at a later date. American Legion Post 210 will be performing Military Rites. Memorial donations may be made in Michael’s name to the Danville Humane Society.

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