He was born November 17, 1934 in Chicago to William D. and Faye M. (Ewing) Miller, Sr. He married Gail Vanasse on September 1, 1961 in Sacramento, CA. She survives along with one son, William D. (Jodi) Miller, III of Bartonville, one daughter, Jennifer (Sean) Cockroft of Peoria, and three grandchildren: William D. Miller IV, Jake (Faith) Miller and Levi Miller.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Daniel Miller.
Bill was a 1953 Manual High School graduate. While at Manual, Bill was a standout athlete, earning all-city honors.
Bill was a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years in the Peoria and Bartonville area. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial mass will be Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St Anthony’s Catholic Church, where he was a member. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services.
Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to St Anthony’s Catholic Church or St Jude Midwest Affiliate.
You may view Bill’s obituary online at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com