Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Apr 10, 1937 – Jan 16, 2022
KEITH F. MILLER, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Caffrey); loving “Pops” to Mike DiMassa (Nana), Keith, Karyn Togher (John), Kevin (Cara), Kyle (Laura), Kristen Pohlman (Matt), Kurt (Sandra), Kelly and Keir (Lori); dear grandpa of 22; cherished great-grandpa of 13; brother of Brian (deceased), Dianne Wilson (Jack, deceased), Donna Ranker (Steve) and Michelle McDonald (Steve); special brother in law of Marie Lattner; uncle and friend of many.
Keith was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes (Type 1) at age 22 and endured nearly 63 years of multiple daily insulin shots and finger sticks without ever complaining. He liked to jokingly refer to himself as a “medical miracle” for how long he lived with Type 1 diabetes. Keith will be most remembered as a tireless worker his entire life. He was an Army veteran, a proud 59 year member of Local 860 Laborers International, and a St. Edward High School graduate.
Funeral Mass Saturday, Jan. 22, St. Angela Merici Church (20970 Lorain Rd.) at 11:30 AM. Mass will be livestreamed at https://www.samparish.org/ Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS FRIDAY 3-7 PM. Family respectfully requests face masks be worn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Edward High School, 13500 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 4401 or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 5000 Rockside Rd. Independence, OH 44131.
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Kriss, Matt, Jamie, Hallie, Lindsey—- Our hearts are with you today as we remember your Dad & Grandpa. We will always remember him fondly. We love you dearly
Dave & Dolores Pohlman
January 21, 2022 | Family
My thoughts and prayers are with the Miller family. May our Lord grant peace to Keith. God Bless.
Hazel Silvestro (Strnad)
hazel silvestro
January 20, 2022 | Avon Lake, OH | Friend
With deepest sympathy for your loss.
Sharon Vassily
January 20, 2022 | Lakewood, OH | Family
So very sorry to hear of your loss Karyn. My heart goes out to you - my thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Edward Corrigan
January 18, 2022
Thank you for your brave service to our country ! God bless you
veteran
January 18, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to you Karen and to all the family on the sad loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Willie Bridgie and Christina Togher
January 17, 2022 | Ballycroy Ireland
Our deepest condolences, may his memories be eternal. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family in this difficult time. May you find solace in the memories you shared with your dad.
HWH Electrical Group
January 17, 2022 | Coworker