Donald Ray Miller

Donald Ray Miller, 87, of Walshville, IL, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at his residence in Walshville, IL.  

Donald was born October 18, 1937, in Red Bud, IL, a son of Herman (Edna) Miller and Pauline (Otto) Sheridan. Donald graduated from Hillsboro High School with the class of 1955.  He married Donna Akeman March 3, 1984, in  Litchfield, IL. 

After High School he wanted to join the Navy but was only 17 years old so his parents had to sign off on his enlistment. He was in the Navy during Vietnam and served for a total of 20 years, being discharged at the rank of E-6.

Donald earlier this year had a celebration for 50 years of retirement on January 31, 2024. He was a life long member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Non Commissioned Officers Association. Donald enjoyed fishing and making things out of wood for around the house and also to give as gifts for others. He loved his family and all of his many grandchildren.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Sheree Terheide.  

Private family services will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield.

Donald is survived by his wife, Donna Elaine Miller of Walshville, IL, son, Rock Miller of Yuma, AZ, son, Gene (Lynda) Willett of Brinkley, AR, 5 granddaughters; Sadie (Roman) Villa of Lemon Grove, CA, Melissa (Mike) Coronado of San Diego, CA, Stephanie (Steve) Pettit of LaMesa, CA, Heidi (Ryan) Grooms of Florissant, MO, and, Crystal (Spencer) Woods of San Diego, CA, 14 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, 4 brothers; Joe (Tina) Miller of Bloomington, IL, Guy (Corrine) Sheridan of Hillsboro, IL, Joel (Janet) Sheridan of Craig, CO, and, Kelly (Joyce) Sheridan of Nashville, IL, 4 sisters; Jacke (Jim) Myers of Waxahachie, TX, Robin (Dirk Beasley) Sheridan of Tucson, AZ, Boni (Steve) Katz of Powell, WY, and, Lori (Jessie) Black of Keller, TX, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans or United Service Organization (USO).

Litchfield Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

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