Michael J. Miller

Michael J. Miller obituary

Michael J. Miller

Michael Miller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jowett Funeral Home and Cremation Service - New Haven on Dec. 10, 2025.
Michael Passed away December 10, 2025, quietly in the arms of his wife. Mike was born on October 26,1957 to Jerome and Carol Rocky in Detroit, MI. In 1970 Mike was adopted to Carols, then husband Edward Miller. Mike grew up in West Branch and Muskegon. He worked at Tower Automotive for 24.75 years. He was a loving husband to Claudia for 24 years and a loving grandfather to Desiree Graves, from West Branch, Sirus Lyijnen of Utica, stepfather to, William (Tina) Graves, step grandfather to three grandchildren and step great grandfather to four great grandchildren.

Micheal will be missed by sister, Cheryl (Leonard) Gagnon of Lapeer, brother, Paul (Carolyn) Miller of Richmond, sister, Robin (Gerald) Foster of Utica, nieces and nephews, Bethann, Joseph, Cara Jo, Randy, Ryanne, Stephanie, John and Katie, along with ten great nieces and nephews.

Michael was preceded in death by father, Jerome Rocky, adopted father, Edward Miller, mother, Carol Nichter, and identical twin brother, Patrick.

He will be sorely missed by friends, and family with his bigger than life laughter, his kindness and work ethic.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements in care of Jowett Funeral Home-New Haven.

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