Harold J. Miller

Harold Joseph Miller, age 91, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Anderson County Long Term Care in Garnett, Kansas. He was born on July 31, 1921, at Greeley, Kansas, the son of Frank and Margaret (Hockstetter) Miller. He grew up in the area, attending St. John's School. Harold was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from June of 1942 to May of 1945. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his service in the European Theatre. Harold was united in marriage to Helen Marie Lickteig on April 17, 1945 at St. John's Catholic Church in Greeley, Kansas. This union was blessed with two children. They made their home near Greeley where they farmed. Harold also worked as a grain inspector for the Department of Agriculture in the 1950's and 1960's. Harold was an active member of the community, serving on numerous boards, including The Bank of Greeley, Greeley Co-Op, and the Rural Water District. He was a former District Commander and Post Commander of the Greeley V.F.W. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Joan Dickey in 1975; two sisters, Mildred Adkinson and Lorene Rockers; and brother Don Miller. Harold is survived by his wife, Helen Miller, of the home; son John Miller and wife Margie of Garnett, Kansas; ten grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 15, 2013, at St. John's Catholic Church in Greeley, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Garnett Cemetery in Garnett, Kansas. Family will greet friends following a 5:30 PM Rosary on Sunday evening at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett. Condolences may be left for the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com