Ellsworth Miller

Ellsworth J. "Mike" Miller son of Michael J. and Christina Eltiste Miller was born in Stuttgart on May 5, 1914 and died at his home in Phillipsburg on May 9, 1998 at the age of 84.

He attended school in Phillips County.

On June 2, 1937, he was united in marriage to Hilda Merklein at Stuttgart and to this union three children were born; Shirley, Eldon "Butch"
and Lannie.

"Mike" was an oil field pumper until his retirement. He and Hilda lived in Stuttgart until a couple of years ago when they moved to Phillipsburg. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Stuttgart.

Survivors include his wife, Hilda of the home in Phillipsburg; one daughter, Shirley Vanderplas and her husband, Bill, Phillipsburg; two sons; Eldon

"Butch" Miller and is wife, Bev, Stuttgart and Lannie Miller and his wife, Judy of Lake View, Iowa; two sisters, Ester Weinman, Stuttgart and Erna Lazure, Stamford, Nebraska; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

"Mike" will be greatly missed by his family and many many friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 13 at 10:00 a. m. in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Stuttgart with Pastor Bill "J" Terry, Jr., officiating.

Kathy Merklein and Jane Kirchhoff sang "The Last Mile Of The Way" and the congregation sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Children Of The Heavenly Father" accompanied by Phyllis Merklein, organist.

Casket bearers were: Jeff Vanderplas, Tom Jacobs, James Zillinger, Michael Miller, Alan Hanke, Louis Zillinger and Glenn Weinman. Honorary bearers were: Willard (Hap) Weinman, Robert Sharp II and all of Mike's friends.

Interment was in the Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Stuttgart.

Arrangements were handled by Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

CARD OF THANKS

Our warmest, heartfelt thank you to our relatives and dear friends for their support and love throughout Mike's illness and at the time of his death. The flowers, prayers, memorials, food and love was deeply appreciated. A special thanks to Emmanuel Lutheran Church for serving us lunch after the service.

The Family of Ellsworth (Mike) Miller

Phillips County Review

May 21, 1998

Stuttgart News

Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Miller are the proud parents of a son born April 25. The baby has been given the name of

 Eldon Leroy. Dr. Nelson was the attending physician.

Phillips County Review

May 2, 1940