"I just read of Dudes passing. Sympathy to the children. I gave him therapy at his house and just loved him. He had great stories. The love for his country and service was admired. RIP !!"
In loving memory of
Durward (Dude) R. Miller
January 24, 1919 - January 19, 2018
Durward Royce “Dude” Miller, age 98 of Cannelburg, passed away at 4:33 PM on Friday, January 19, 2018 at The Villages at Oakridge.
He was born on January 24, 1919 in Littles, Indiana to Denceal and Lela (Williams) Miller. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II where he served in the Signal Corps, 17 Airborne, Glider Forces. He earned 5 bronze stars, 2 spearheads, and was involved with the last airborne invasion in Germany, “Operation Varsity”, during World War II. He retired from NSWC Crane where he had worked for several years.
He is survived by one daughter, Sandi Lengacher; two sons, Rev. Fr Larry (Anna) Miller, and David (Bob Daniel) Miller; grandchildren, Heidi (Carlos) Bartlett, Courtney (Stewart) Hite, Phillip Miller, Steve (Schely) Lengacher, Dave Lengacher, Nikki (Jim) Kilpatrick, and Angie (Shawn) Chaney; siblings, Elsie Miller Gillen, Joyce Miller Jenkins, Donna Miller (Peter) Collins-Kizito, Mary Miller Vaugn and John (Judy) Miller; and 11 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances ‘Jean’ (Seal) Miller on October 31, 2009 whom he had married on October 13, 1945. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, William Miller; a daughter, Carol Hedrick; a grandson, Donald Lengacher; sister, Betty (Miller) Crouse; and brothers, Herbert W. Miller, Buethel Miller, Bill Miller, and Warren Miller.
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Wednesday at All Saints Catholic Church in Cannelburg with Father James Koressel as celebrant. Burial will follow in St John Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at All Saints Catholic Church.
The family would like to extend our special thanks to the entire staff at The Villages at Oak Ridge for the exceptional care they provided for our dad.
Tributes
"Thank you so much for sharing your Dad with us. Our lives are richer because of having him around for his wit and stories, as well as getting to know his sons. Prayers for fun and special memories to keep you strong and comforted."
"May all the Miller family have peace at this time. Dude will be missed. Rest in peace Dude."
"Dear Uncle Dude. Cannelburg will not be the same. I pray you rest in peace. I will not be able to make services, as Charlie and I both have the flue. I got to see you in the nursing home a few times, and you always made me laugh. Rest in peace"
"May all the Miller family have peace at this time. Dude will be missed. Rest in peace Dude."
"Dear Uncle Dude. Cannelburg will not be the same. I pray you rest in peace. I will not be able to make services, as Charlie and I both have the flue. I got to see you in the nursing home a few times, and you always made me laugh. Rest in peace"
"Sandy and to the family, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your father and loved one. On behalf of my family and I we are sadden for you, but you have many happy memories to keep him close to your heart."
"Dude was one of my favorite customers that came thru my line at the Washington Walmart...he was a very nice man! The family has my sincere condolences! "
"Oh Dude, where do I start? First of all I will never forget you & it was my pleasure to care of you at The Villages Of Oak Ridge! When I walked in the room you would always say Blondie don't leave me you are one of us them Hosmer Folks! I could listen to your stories all day long! RIP Dude!!!! You will be sadly missed!!!!"
"Oh Dude, where do I start? First of all I will never forget you & it was my pleasure to care of you at The Villages Of Oak Ridge! When I walked in the room you would always say Blondie don't leave me you are one of us them Hosmer Folks! I could listen to your stories all day long! RIP Dude!!!! You will be sadly missed!!!!"