Donald E. Miller

December 17, 1926 - March 6, 2017

Mattoon, IL – Donald “Don” E. Miller, age 90, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 11:22 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2017, at Mattoon Health Care Center. The graveside service in his honor will begin at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Calvary Cemetery. Reverend Kurt Sanders will officiate. There will be no visitation. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL, 61938, is assisting the family with arrangements. Born December 17, 1926, in Mattoon, IL, Donald was the son of Glen L. and Ina L. (Owen) Miller. He married Marjorie T. Tucker on August 31, 1946, in Mattoon, IL. She passed away on August 14, 2004. Survivors include their children, Michael Miller of Neoga, IL; and Dr. Judith McGuire and husband Michael of Mattoon, IL; a son-in-law, Kenneth Rentfro of Neoga, IL; two brothers, Wayne Miller and wife Linda of Mattoon, IL; and Paul Miller of Mt. Vernon, IL; and one sister, Virginia Daily of Acworth, GA. He leaves nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda Rentfro; and a daughter-in-law, Vickie Miller. Mr. Miller earned his living and raised his family on a farm. He was a steward of the Land and cherished his family. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with his family.