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Ballwin, Missouri
Jan 23, 1931 – Jun 10, 2022 (Age 91)
Miller, Delores L. "Dee" (nee Leach), passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022. Beloved wife of David B. Miller. Dear mother of Nanci (Paul) Martin and Scott (Theresa) Miller. Grandmother of Meghan (Ben) Bueker, Molly (Mike) Spiguzza and Hannah (Micah) Gierse. Great-grandmother of Charlotte, Remi-Kate, Teagan and Ellis. Our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend.
Dee was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on January 23, 1931, daughter of DeForest and Cecil Leach. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School and Western Michigan University. She taught Physical Education in Sturgis, MI, Kansas City, MO and 27 years at Westchester School in Kirkwood, MO where she was selected District P.E. teacher of the year and listed in the Who's Who in American Education.
Upon retiring, Dee held many elective offices in Retired Education of Kirkwood and volunteered for may years in the Physical Therapy Department at St. Luke's Hospital. Dee was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Manchester.
Services: Interment will be held privately at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Humane Society of Missouri or St. John UCC Manchester. In lieu of a public service, we will celebrate Dee's wonderful life well-lived by having a Celebration of Life gathering on Friday, June 17th from 3-6pm at Corner Pub and Grill, 13645 Big Bend Rd Suite 105, Valley Park, MO 63122. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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Our deepest sympathy to you, Dave, and the entire family. We are so sorry for your loss. Dee was a very special person. John and Judy
Judy and John Pohl
June 17, 2022
Dave, our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Dee and Dave lived in the same neighborhood as Aunt Mabel, during many visits we would stop by for a wonderful chat. Dee and Dave are also part of the same church family, we were aisle buddies. Dee always had such a bright smile and positive energy; we will miss her dearly. May you find comfort in memories and peace in knowing your friends are sharing in your sorrow.
Jeff and Lisa Karl
June 15, 2022 | Friend
Dave, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gennie Mason
June 15, 2022 | Friend
We were backyard neighbors to Dee and Dave for twenty years. We have such good memories of those days. Condolences to Dave and the whole family. We will miss her. Jeanne & Bill
Jeanne & Bill Schmitt
June 14, 2022
Nanci and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers a this time.
Kim Svaglic
June 13, 2022 | Friend
I first met Dee in 1973, when I was privileged to have Dee as an instructor while doing my Student Teaching at Westchester School. What an impact Dee had on my teaching and personal life! The most important thing I learned from Dee was , whatever you do, do it from the heart. My condolences and prayers to all of the Miller family.
Mary Kay Brady
June 13, 2022
Dave and family, very sorry for your loss. I fondly remember Dave and Dee in their volunteering at St Luke´s. Would see them together in the gym and the lunchroom. You are in my prayers.
Becky Woods
June 12, 2022
Will miss her!
Theresa Miller
June 11, 2022 | Family
Bill and I have known Dee for almost 30 years. She has been a great friend and neighbor to us. She will be deeply missed. Our condolenses and prayers go out to Dave, Nancy, and all of the Miller family.
Bill and Karen Mertz
June 11, 2022
