Donald Frederick Miller, 85 of Kouts, IN, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born July 30, 1939, in Valparaiso, IN, to the late Frederick and Ethelynn (Tesmer) Miller. Don graduated from Kouts High School in 1958, and proudly served in the United States Army. He went on to make his career as a Truck Driver with Smith Ready Mix and Teamsters Local 142 for almost 30 years. Don was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kouts, where had served as a Past President of the Congregation. He was also a former member of the Kouts Town Board, and enjoyed woodworking and making stained glass pieces. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be dearly missed.
On July 14, 1962, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kouts, Don married the love of his life, Charlotte Young, who survives, along with their children: Doug (Amy Beckman) Miller of Valparaiso, IN, Donna Pugh of Herscher, IL, and Darrell (Susan) Miller of Ft. Worth, TX; grandchildren: Christiana Howton, Tyler Miller, and Mary Paige Miller; and great-grandchildren: Lily and Addlynn Howton. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marlene Skinner; brother, Wayne Miller; and granddaughter, Madison Beckman.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 507 S. Rose Ave., Kouts, with a funeral service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Cremation to follow with burial of ashes at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or VNA Hospice of NWI.
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My condolences to the Miller family. Mr. Miller was a great guy and I grew up with Doug and hung out with a great family that treated us and the community very well. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to the Miller family. -Kurt Michael Goodpaster
Dear Charlotte & family, We are so sorry for the passing of Don. We always enjoyed our conversations when you & Don would go on your walks around the neighborhood awhile back & make a stop on front of the house to catch up. We are sending lots of hugs, love & prayers to your family. Xoxo Love, -Will & Cindy Rackouski
My deepest condolences to Charlotte and the entire family. I remember growing up next door to Mr. and Mrs. Miller. They were like a second set of grandparents to me and my brother. -Lynda Stiff
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for you all! -Jerry and Chris Dye
Very sorry for don’s passing but I had a great privilege of knowing him and char char when growing up! Never will I forget his laughter after dad telling a dumb joke! It was always good to see a familiar face pouring concrete all the way up at locations in east Chicago, not sure if he was being out of porter county. God bless all that knew him. -Chris Birky
My deepest condolences to the Miller family. Praying our Lord gives you peace and comfort during this time. -Marianne Kalinke
Char -I’m so sorry to hear about Don’s passing. I’ll never forget meeting you both and all the fun we had on Brian’s campaigns. No matter is what had to be done we always had fun. After seeing you Sunday at Oak Grove I could see how Don was suffering. He is pain free now watching over you and your family. You both have been great friends who’s friendship Rusty and I both cherished. Love you Char, -Sue Franzman
