Frederick "Fritz" J. Miller, age 88, of Monroe, formerly of South Wayne, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1928 in Winslow, IL; the son of August and Emma (Rockow) Miller.
Fred was a 1946 graduate of Winslow High School.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Frederick and Donna Furray were united in marriage on December 10, 1949 in McConnell, IL.
Fred was a Dairy farmer his entire life in the South Wayne area. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in South Wayne, Blackhawk Sportsman Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Donna of Monroe; 3 children: Charles (Jacky) Miller of Jim Falls, WI, Mary (Steve) Pilling of Blanchardville, and Rebecca (Bob Edler) Miller of Monticello; 8 grandchildren: Michele, Chantel, Holly, Christopher, Megan, Miranda, Sara, and Jennifer, 13 great grandchildren; a sister, Helen Hicks of Monroe; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Harold, Elston, Roger, Richard and Leon; sisters, Evelyn Wyssbrod, Gladys Benninger, and Margeurite Bourgo.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dennis Perger officiating. Burial will be in Rock Lilly Cemetery, in Winslow, IL. A visitation will be Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service, at the church. SHRINER HAGER GOHLKE Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Fred was a 1946 graduate of Winslow High School.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Frederick and Donna Furray were united in marriage on December 10, 1949 in McConnell, IL.
Fred was a Dairy farmer his entire life in the South Wayne area. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in South Wayne, Blackhawk Sportsman Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Donna of Monroe; 3 children: Charles (Jacky) Miller of Jim Falls, WI, Mary (Steve) Pilling of Blanchardville, and Rebecca (Bob Edler) Miller of Monticello; 8 grandchildren: Michele, Chantel, Holly, Christopher, Megan, Miranda, Sara, and Jennifer, 13 great grandchildren; a sister, Helen Hicks of Monroe; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Harold, Elston, Roger, Richard and Leon; sisters, Evelyn Wyssbrod, Gladys Benninger, and Margeurite Bourgo.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dennis Perger officiating. Burial will be in Rock Lilly Cemetery, in Winslow, IL. A visitation will be Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service, at the church. SHRINER HAGER GOHLKE Funeral Home is assisting the family.