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Donald G. Miller

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[February 23, 2021]  LINCOLN - Donald G. Miller, 84, of Lincoln passed away on February 15th at Timber Creek Assisted Living, Lincoln.

Service:  Private family service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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Donald G. Miller, 84, of Lincoln passed away on February 15th at Timber Creek Assisted Living, Lincoln.

Don was born January 5, 1937 in Lincoln, the son of Alvin and Ruth Miller (Wiemer) of Burton View. He married Rose Marie Bartman on September 5, 1959 in Emden. Rose passed away October 6, 2016. Their 57 years of marriage was an inspiration to the entire family.

Don was blessed with three children. Debra (Dennis) Ramlow, Bart (Lana) Miller both of Lincoln, Karen (Dennis) Kunken of Greenview. Five grandchildren, Adam (Cara) Ramlow; Amy (Dr. Brian) Hamel; Jeremy (Karrie) Kunken; Matthew (Jessica) Kunken; Brandon Miller. six great grandchildren- Colton and McKenna Kunken, Kasen and Kinzlee Kunken, Noah (Paulie) Hamel and Brandon’s son Brayson.

Don was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Don graduated from New Holland High School, got his degree from the U of I and returned to New Holland where he taught Ag for 28 years as well as the FFA Advisor. In 1988 NHM consolidated with Lincoln where he finished his career and retired in 1995. Don received his State Farmer Degree in 1954, Honorary State Farmer in 1982 and his Honorary American Farm Degree in 1988. Don was so proud of all his students, he had 40 State Farmers and won the Section Land-Use 24 years and so many of his students who continued in the Ag field.

After retirement he continued to work for the Logan County Extension office. He loved working at all the fairs and was a common icon there. Don was the assistant Beef Superintendent at the Logan County Fair and assistant Swine Superintendent at the II State fair. Don was on the board at Burton View Coop, Frontier Mutual Board, Lincoln Parks and Trail and was the Courier Citizen of the Month.

Don followed the Fighting Illini basketball team and him and Rose would take each of the grandkids to the games. Don loved spending time with his grandkids and really loved visits from the Great grandkids.

Private family service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Don’s name to Zion Lutheran Church, Lincoln or IL FFA Foundation.

Services are entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home.

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