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Carl Miller Obituary



Carl J. Miller Jr., age 90, of Millcreek, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, August 3, 2015, at his residence.

He was born in Erie, Pa., on July 19, 1925, the son of the late Carl J. Miller Sr. and Grace Weigand Miller.

He graduated from Millcreek High School, and then went on to serve in the United States Navy, where he was an Aviation Mechanics Mate Third Class during WWII.

He was the founder, owner, and President of Forest Park Honda and Forest Park Garage for many years.

Carl had a great faith. He was the first altar server and a lifelong member of St. Julia Church, where he was also a Lector. He had recently been attending St. Jude Church.

He was a member of the American Legion Millcreek Post #773.

Carl loved anything mechanical. He raced speed boats, rode snowmobiles, enjoyed riding motorcycles and was an Enduro Rider. Carl was a pilot and a flight instructor for North Coast Air. He also enjoyed bowling in the leagues at the Siebenbuerger Club.

Carl's true love was spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and he was active in all of their lives.

He enjoyed music and loved to dance, as well as spending time at his home in Florida.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, whom he was married to for 62 years, Dorothy Miller; and a daughter-in-law, Lora Miller.

He is survived by his six children, Dianna J. Daubert and her husband Wayne, Kathleen Brown and her husband Paul, Mark J. Miller, and Carl P. Miller and his wife Anne, all of Erie, Grace E. Ore and her husband Daniel and Frances M. Wilson and her husband James, both of Fairview; 20 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 W. 26th Street (at Powell Ave.), on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 12:00 p.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 2801 W. 6th Street, with Fr. Jason Feigh celebrant. Burial is to follow in Calvary Cemetery, with full Military Honors.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Ste. 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.

Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits



Published by Erie Times-News from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2015.
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Ours thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Miller family. I will never forget what Carl and Dan did for my mother in her time of need, I will miss seeing his face when I walk into Forest Park. Kent and Ashley Seroka

Kent Seroka

August 12, 2015

Our thoughts & prayers are with the Miller family at this time, may your memories carry you through
The Aleksandrowicz Family

Sharon Aleks (Aleks Powersports)

August 10, 2015

Our sincerest condolences.

Bob & Connie McNabb

August 8, 2015

To the family of Carl Miller:all our prayers are with you.
Michael and Linda Zboyovski

August 6, 2015

Sorry to hear about your loss. Carl I have lot of memories our conversations. He was a friend and a go to person. Over the years Carl and family were always there to help people. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

David Gauthier

August 6, 2015

Dianna, Wayne & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy...

Kevin Bach & Family

August 6, 2015

To All in The Family of Carl J Miller Jr., we send our deepest condolences to all of you.
We are saddened to learn of his passing, and our thoughts and prayers are are with you as well.

Sincerely,

Norm and Patty Flick

August 6, 2015

Carl, Grace, and all,
Sorry to hear about your dad. You all will be in our prayers. We won't be able to see you at the funeral home because we are in Pine Knoll Shores, NC.
We'll see you when we get back.
Ed and Sharon

August 6, 2015

I will miss Carl very much. I will always remember him coming over with his canvas tool bag.

Christine Dunn

August 6, 2015

Sending Love and our sympathy to all the Family.Mae,Ross and Family

Mae McGill

August 5, 2015

Sending our Love at this time. Your Dad and Mom always made us feel like part of the family. He will be missed. Friends,Phil,Beth,Brittany,and Carrie xo

Phil and Beth Baynes

August 5, 2015

My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. He was an amazing man and touched many lives. No more pain and he is now dancing with his bride again.

Cindy Faulhaber

August 5, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the family of Carl J. Miller. His love and devotion to his wife and family will always be remembered.

Korky Palmer

August 5, 2015

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