Delmar John Miller, 85 of Owendale, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 peacefully at home with family by his side. Del was born February 17, 1929 to Edward Henry and Minnie Sylvia (Wurtz) Miller at home on the family farm near Pigeon. He attended the Winsor School and graduated from Pigeon Rural Agricul-tural School in 1947. On March 24, 1956, he was united in marriage to Margo Wilson at the First Presbyterian Church, Vassar. They raised their family on their farm near Owendale. Along with farming, he owned and operated Miller Eggs, Inc. He also worked winters at the Michigan Sugar Company in Sebewaing, 1947-1970. He retired from farming in 1991. Since high school, Del played and loved the game of baseball and fast-pitch softball. He especially loved catching because he liked being in every play of the game. Del also enjoyed bowling, and was very good at it. He was a loyal Tiger fan, Lions fan, and University of Michigan sports teams fan. Throughout the years, he attended as many events and activities as he could of his children and grandchildren, whom he dearly loved. In his earlier years, he coached little league. Delmar especially enjoyed the family get-togethers in Caseville as well as wintering in Phoenix over the past 23 years. Del was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Pigeon. He was a lifelong member and supporter of Bay Shore Camp in Sebewaing. In addition to his wife, Margo Miller of Owendale, he is survived by his children: Marcy Brinkman of Caro, Lynn (Ron Hartl) Miller of Cass City, Scott (Shelly) Miller of Cass City, and David (Jennifer) Miller of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren: Joshua, Joel (Lindsey), Jacob, Jennifer, Chad, Devin, Jennifer, Brandon (Renee), Cole, Dylan, Dustin, Linda, Sylvia, and Aleta; great-granddaughters, Adalee and Ava; sisters, Lucille Cox of Cass City, Aleta (Robert) Bauer of Elkton, and Ellen Stoutenburg of Cass City; sisters-in-law, Mary Miller of Sebewaing and Janet Aurenhamer of Richville; brother-in-law, Jim (Donna) Wilson of Vassar; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Julie in 1990; brother, Willard; and brothers-in-law, Rex Cox, and Eldon Stoutenburg. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Salem United Methodist Church, Pigeon, with Rev. David Stewart, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, Bay Shore Camp, or the Family Discretionary Fund. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com Visitation was held at Myersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at Salem United Methodist Church, Pigeon on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
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