Dellis was born August 28, 1949 in Buncombe, IL to LeRoy and Imogene (West ) Miller. He married Clara Marie on February 14, 1975 in Creve Coeur. She survives.
Also surviving are their four children: Jeff (Penny) Miller of Pekin, Kenneth (Kristi) Laughary of Eureka, Lynn Laughary of Creve Coeur, and Christopher (Brooke) Laughary of Marquette Heights; seven grandchildren: Austin, Lauren, Nicholas, Logan, Savanna, Jordan, and Sophia; and three siblings: Don Miller of East Peoria, Danny Miller of Canton, and Vhonda (Alan) Shadrick of Creve Coeur.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Ben Miller and Diane Graham.
Dellis worked as a Machine Operator for Caterpillar Inc. for over 36 years retiring in 2008 and was a member of the U.A.W. Local 974. He attended First Baptist Church in East Peoria and enjoyed Hunting and Fishing. Dellis was also enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a huge Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan.
A visitation will be on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 9 to 11 am at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 am at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria. The Rev. Brock Winkler will officiate.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.remmertfuneralhome.com
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