Wayne E. Miller

Wayne Eugene Miller, of Eaton Rapids, Mich. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the age of 85. Wayne was born on May 29, 1935 in Laingsburg, Mich. the son of Doyt and Hattie (Emmerson) Miller. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School class of 1954 and went on to work as a meat pack and butcher at Feldpausch, and worked as a supervisor for Michigan Packaging retiring in 1998. Wayne was a member of the Abies bowling league and an avid golfer. He spent 20 years of retirement in Clearwater, Fla. where he was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Palm Harbor, Fla. Wayne loved to travel, he visited all 50 states along with Ireland and numerous cruises over his lifetime. Wayne was a thrill seeker who enjoyed rollercoasters, trip to Cedar Point and was an avid MSU athletics fan.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Evelyn Acheson, Rose Cantine, Mary Snyder; and brother, Clarence Miller.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Vickie Miller; children, Terri (Larry) Markwart, Tracey (Dawn) Miller, Debbie (Dan) Kares, Julie (Charlie) Hicks; step-children, Pamela Colestock, John (Colleen) Colestock, David (Lois) Colestock, Joseph Colestock; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Donna) Miller; sister, Harriett Orr; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association in memory of Wayne. To share memories or leave condolences please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.