Peter James Miller

1926 - 2022

Peter James Miller

1926 - 2022

BORN

1926

DIED

2022

Peter Miller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by St. Louis Cremation - Downtown from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2022.

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Peter J. Miller, the son of the late John J. and Gertrude C. (Kling) Miller, left this world on July 26, 2022 at the age of 96. He was born February 4, 1926 in Naperville, IL. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Peter served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was previously employed by Kroehler Manufacturing, Edward Hines Lumber and Naperville Public Schools.

He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 40 years, Georgene (Wendling) Miller.

Peter is survived by two sons, Charles Miller and Duane Guetel, and daughters, Sheila (Guetel) Graham, Jerri (Guetel) Korienek and Patti (Guetel) Kahle; also 10 grandchildren, Sara Van Arkel, Leah Carroll, Rebecca Luyett, Michelle Graham, Robin Graham, Tyler Harper, James Korienek, Alex Harper, Jared Harper and Michael Graham plus numerous nieces & nephews and great-grandchildren. Peter is survived by a brother James (Marilyn) Miller and a sister, Nancy (Miller) Harper. He was preceded in death by 10 other brothers and sisters.

We would love for you to come and honor his life at St. Louis Cremation, 2135 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63103 on Friday, July 29th from 10:00 am to 12:00 PM.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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