Donald Gene Miller, 87, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

 

Donald was born on May 12, 1934 in Crawfordsville, IN, to Wayne and Vera (Brown) Miller.

 

On August 27, 1956 in Ladoga, IN, he married Evelyn Bullock, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, James (Patty) Michael Miller, PhD of Portsmouth, OH, Steven Gene Miller of Canon City, CO and Melissa (Art) Lilly of La Porte; 4 grandchildren, Megan (Josh Artis) Miller of Portsmouth, OH, Michael Miller of Portsmouth, OH, Laramie Lilly of La Porte, and Liam Lilly of La Porte; brother-in-law, Paul Largent; sister-in-law, Janet Bullock; as well as many nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

 

Donald was a retired machinist from Grimm Mold & Die.  He was an avid reader and spent hours observing nature.

 

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. 

 

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605-2496.

 

Condolences may be shared online at www.cutlercares.com.