Dennis Miller

Dennis Franklin Miller, age 72, of Nappanee, died at 7:36 pm, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at his residence.  He had been in ill health for 8 years.  He was born June 11, 1950 in Elkhart to A. Raymond and Mary (Scarlet) Miller.

Denny was a lifetime resident of Nappanee.  He was a 1968 graduate of Nappanee High School and was on the 1967 Sectional Championship Basketball team.  He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the Viet Nam War where he disabled bombs.  Denny had worked at Bob’s Ford in Sales, Tiara Coach in Nappanee, Yoder Kitchens, Bremtown Kitchens, Fairmont Homes in Nappanee and drove for McCormick Motors.  He treasured his family and friends.  Denny was a member of the Nappanee American Legion.  He enjoyed all sports, but especially bowling and golf. He was a member at Maxwelton Golf Club in Syracuse.  He also enjoyed boating and biking.

On August 12, 2000, he married Kathy Hey, who survives.  He is also survived by a daughter Stacy Detwiler, Nappanee; granddaughters, Haley and Olivia Detwiler; step son, Todd (Christina) Wyne; step grandchildren, Caitlyne Wyne, Tyler Thompson; brothers, Jay (Kay) Miller, Rodney (Cathy) Miller, both of Nappanee; and nieces, Brandi (Jeff) Kitson and children, Keaton and Riley, and Michelle (Scott) Engbrecht and children, Trace, Maya, Jillian.

Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Max Welton Golf Course Clubhouse, Military Rites will follow. 

Memorial contributions may be given in Denny’s name to Nappanee American Legion or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.