Raymond F. Miller

LEXINGTON- Raymond Fredrick Miller, age 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away Wednesday September 17, 2014. He was born July 5, 1930 in Detroit, son of the late Paul and Verna (McComb) Miller. Raymond married Lucille Darling on September 20, 1952 in Sandusky. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1951. Raymond retired from Mueller Brass Co. after 42 of service. Raymond loved hunting, fishing, and golfing with his sons and grandsons, playing cards every week with his buddies, and also being with with his family. He was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lexington, a member of the American Legion Post #255 in Croswell, and a member of the N.R.A. Raymond is survived by his loving wife Lucille of 62 years; 2 sons Fred (Lori) of Lexington, John (Barb) of Croswell, and daughter Brenda (Frank) Kunc of Lexington; 5 grandchildren, Justin Lake of Washington State, Jeffrey Miller of Lexington, Kaitlin Miller of Mt. Pleasant, Josh (Jeni) Weakland of Germany, and Jeff (Liz) Weakland of Tecumseh; 5 great grandchildren Neah Lake, Bella, Connor, Abigale Weakland, and Yasmine Bleu Weakland; 1 brother Delton (Carol) of Coleman, 3 sisters Ila Allen of North Carolina, Donna (Paul) Levitte of Croswell, and Joyce (Mark) Miller of Armada; sister-in-law Shirley Miller of Croswell. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Robert, Ronald, and Gerry, 2 sisters, Arlene Laursen, and Faye Heilig, 2 brother-in-laws Wayne Laursen, and Stanley French, 2 sister-in-laws, Connie Miller, and Phyllis French, and his beloved dog, Jr. The family wants to thank our niece Lorie Beck for being there for us, Dave and Denise Hilliker for their friendship, laughs, and taking us to the casino, and to all the family and friends for their support, and to Pastor Sheldon for his comforting words and prayers. Funeral Services will be held 11 A.M. Saturday September 20 at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lexington. Pastor Barry Sheldon will officiate. Friends may call at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Lexington from 2-9 P.M. Friday, and at the church 10-11 A.M. Saturday. Honoring Mr. Miller’s wishes, cremation will follow. Memorials may be made to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

Raymond F. Miller

July 5, 1930 - September 17, 2014