Wayne Arthur Miller, 95, of Carlock, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Arc of Normal. He was born on January 28, 1929 in rural Hudson, a son of Chester A. Miller and Edith E. (Sherman) Miller. Wayne married Betty Roberta Girtin on January 31, 1948 in Normal. She survives.
He is also survived by his three children, Barbara Karr, Larry Miller, and Randy (Renee) Miller; one son-in-law, Ken (Patty) Oliver; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Linda Oliver; one granddaughter, Holly Karr; brother, Dale (Helen) Miller; sister, Joy Pauley; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Sutter and Gary Pauley.
He grew up helping his father farm and farmed his whole life in the Hudson/Carlock area. He enjoyed driving his ponies in many local parades.
Wayne was a member of the Carlock Mennonite Church and the McLean County Farm Bureau.
He was Betty's best friend for 76 years, a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
There will be a private service at East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington. Burial will take place in Kaufman Cemetery in Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Carlock Mennonite Church or the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be shared with Wayne's family at www.EastLawnMemorial.com
