Walter C. Miller, Jr. “loving husband, father and grandfather”
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.- Walter C. “Walt” Miller, Jr., 90, of
Shinglehouse, formerly of Bedminster, passed away in his home surrounded by his
loving family on Sunday, March 10, 2019, after a long illness.
Born on November 28, 1928 in Philadelphia, he was a son of
Walter C. Sr. and Esther Miller. On
March 16, 1973 in Doylestown, he married June A. Leaverton, who survives.
Walter graduated from high school in Bucks County. He was employed by the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation for over 35 years, retiring as a foreman in
1982. While working at PennDOT and living
in Bedminster, Walt ran his own dairy farm and crop farm. He and his wife, June, moved to Shinglehouse
in 1981.
Walt was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Shinglehouse, where he had served as a trustee.
He was a member of Prosperity Lodge #567 F. & A.M. in Riegelsville
where he was a past master. He
transferred his membership to Sharon Lodge #598 F. & A.M. in Shinglehouse
where he served as treasurer for many years.
He also was in charge of the Masonic fish fries in Shinglehouse for 30
years. He was a member of the
Coudersport Consistory.
Walt was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to garden and can the vegetables he
grew. He was a faithful man who loved
the Lord. He had a great sense of
humor. Walt’s greatest love was his
family.
Surviving in addition to his wife are eight children, Walter
Miller of Upper Black Eddy, John (Angie) Miller of Ottsville, Kathleen (John)
Lapsley of Florida, June Ann (Don) Rapsinski of Quakertown, Robert Kniese of
Shinglehouse, Thomas (Chris) Miller of Murphy, NC, and David (Debbie) Miller
and Dennis Miller, both of Florida; a daughter-in-law, Gaye Miller of Ferndale;
sixteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Miriam Gruver of
Pipersville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Walt was predeceased by two
sons, Edward Miller and Jeffrey Miller.
Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on
Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the First Baptist Church, Academy Street,
Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev.
Russell J. Horning, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
Members of Sharon Lodge #598 F. & A.M. will conduct a
Masonic service at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cole Memorial
Home Health and Hospice, 102-108 South Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Walt’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, share a fond memory, or view a video
tribute of Walt, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
