David E. Miller

David E. Miller, 83, of Galena, IL, passed away on October 7, 2025, at home. Cremation rites have been accorded. No services are scheduled. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. The son of Edward and Josephine (Baggs) Miller, Dave was born on November 27, 1941, in Columbus, OH. He married Sandra Craig in 1961 in Canal Winchester, OH; she passed away on April 16, 2019, preceding him in death. He was a proud graduate of Ohio State University in 1964, with a major in accounting. He was a CPA for his entire professional career and remained a huge fan of Ohio State football throughout his life- go Buckeyes! Dave was a CPA at Encyclopedia Britannica in Chicago for many years, until he and his wife, Sandy, moved to Galena in 1990. First, they owned Country Gardens Bed and Breakfast, and later The Curiosity Shop. Dave is survived by his daughter, Diane Carter, of Elizabeth, IL, and his son Craig Miller, of Galena, Diane's children Sean Carter, of Galena, Katie (Shawn) Meusel and their children, Eric, Luke, and Sidney, of Scales Mound, IL, and Christopher (Sarah) Carter and their children Payton and Everett, of Galena. Also surviving are his sister, Lynn Cohagan, of Austin, TX; brother-in-law, Steven (JoAnn) Craig of AR; sister-in-law, Pam (Steve) Mitchell, of Columbus, OH; and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Jo and Ed Miller; his brother, Mike Miller; his brother-in-law, Bill Cohagan; his brother-in-law, Mark Craig; and his sons-in-law, Kurt Carter and Stanley Neipert. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Mike Wells and Becky at Midwest Medical Center for their many years of excellent care of our dad/grampa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com.