WARREN A. "RED" MILLER, SR. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

WARREN A.”RED” MILLER, SR. age 84, of Alston passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at Houghton County Medical Care Facility in Hancock following a lengthy illness. He was born in Matchwood Township, Ontonagon County on September 28, 1930 the son of the late Harvey and Luella (Livingston) Miller. Red entered the United States Air Force on March 27, 1948. After he was discharged from the military he went back to school and graduated from Bergland High School in 1950. Red married the former Lorraine Barney on July 2, 1951 in Ewen, MI and was the father of seven children. Red and Lorraine owned and operated with their children The Village Bar in Alston. He also worked with his father at his dealership, Millers Used and New Cars. He was a farmer for many years and in his early years worked for the DNR. Fire Tower in Matchwood and Norwich, MI. He worked in the woods with his business Miller and Sons, and retired from White Pine Mine where he had been employed as a mechanic. Red started a softball team in the early 1970’s. In his younger years he loved playing softball, hunting, fishing, playing basketball and track. Mr. Miller is survived by his loving wife Lorraine, children Warren (Connie) Miller, Jr of Nisula, MI, Bonnie (Larry) Heikkinen of Aura, MI, Debbie (Robert) Heitikko of Pelkie, MI, Craig (Jackie) Miller of Chassell, MI, Michele Miller-Ogea and husband Terry Ogea of Kingsford, MI and Mark Miller of Alston, MI, 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Marguerite McLaughlin of Idaho. Red was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sherry Miller Hakola, sister Verna (Napier) Miller, brother Eugene Miller, grandson Robert “Bobby” Hakola, Jr, granddaughter Tabathia Miller, great grandchildren Brewer, Raylea and Justice Manthey. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. A funeral service for Mr. Miller was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2014 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Father Corey Litzner officiating. The family greeted friends at the funeral chapel on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service. Baraga county area veterans under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post #444 conducted military honors at the funeral chapel at 1:30 pm. Following the funeral services, the family invited friends to join them for fellowship and a luncheon in the Harrington Gathering room, located at the funeral chapel. Spring interment will take place in the Pelkie Cemetery.

WARREN A. "RED" MILLER, SR.

September 28, 1930 - December 19, 2014