Miles Kanning

Miles Roy Kanning, age 88, of Willowick, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Helga (nee Fanslau) and the father and role model for his children Mark, Monica (Jeff), David (Angie), Paul, and Peter. He leaves brother Tom (Judy) many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews while he will be joining his parents Herb and Velma, brothers Neil and Glenn, and grandson Grant in heaven. Miles was beloved by so many and touched so many with his kind, gentle, Christian demeanor. His faith guided him through life and the many roles he played. Husband, father, friend, grandfather, uncle, Shore Haven Church elder, Lutheran East School board member, Civil Engineer, member of National Reserve, world traveler, volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Shore Haven church and choir member, competitive card player, golfer, backgammon player, Playhouse Square theater goer, Purdue graduate and life-long learner, teacher of bible class, and tomato plant guru. He loved dining out with life-long friends, watching and reading the news, playing Suduko, watching 'Madame Secretary', attending the Shaw Festival, reading, and making his famous Chek Mix. He loved being with friends and family and talking about his children and grandchildren. People who had the joy of meeting Miles throughout his life will remember his positivity, generosity, friendliness, compassion, empathy, peacefulness, mild manner, and his smile. Above all he was a man of God which provided a moral compass for his time on earth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shore Haven Lutheran Church and/or Lutheran East High School, Cleveland Heights, Ohio. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 4-7pm at Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd, Eastlake. Service will be held on Thursday, October 2, 11am, with a Gathering from 10am till 11am, at Shore Haven Lutheran Church, 280 E.222nd Street, Euclid, with burial at Lutheran Cemetery, 4566 Pearl Road.