Lyle Leo Miller

Lyle Leo Miller, age 94, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Golden Heights in Garnett, Kansas. He was born on May 18, 1919, at Lane, Kansas, the son of John and Elizabeth (Liell) Miller. Lyle entered the United States Army on March 2, 1942 at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas and served through October of 1945. He was stationed in the Aleutians Islands in Alaska and was in charge of the Mess Halls. Lyle was united in marriage to Edith Rockers on November 22, 1951 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Garnett, Kansas. This union was blessed with two sons, Andy and Randy. Lyle started farming right after he returned home from the Army with his brother Ed, on the family farm near Scipio. He was also in the dairy business, raising dairy cows, along with raising beef cows and hogs. He retired from farming in 1981. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching Royals games, and RFD channel. Lyle moved to Richmond in 2003 after selling the family farm. Lyle had a love to cook and bake anything possible. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church at Scipio, Kansas; Knights of Columbus Council #1368; Greeley V.F.W. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth Miller; his wife, Edith Miller on February 1, 2009; three brothers, Edward Miller, Louie Miller, and Art Miller; and two sisters, Evelyn Sharpe and Annetta Rockers. He is survived by his sons, Andrew J. Miller and wife Georgia of Richmond, Kansas; Randall A. Miller and wife Regina of Garnett, Kansas; six grandchildren, Misty Roberts, Lisa Austin and husband Jason, Scott Miller and wife Heather, Catherine Miller, Billy Miller, and James Miller; four great grandchildren, Ellen Austin, Owen Austin, Adrian Miller and Jayelynn Miller. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Scipio, burial to follow at the St. Boniface Cemetery. A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday evening with visitation to follow at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Cemetery. You can send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .