Michael Miller
Age - 79
November 30, 2023
Miller, Michael W. "Mike"
Saginaw, Michigan
Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Michael W. "Mike" Miller, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his daughter's residence in Saginaw Township, Michigan. Age 79 years. Mike was born on December 27, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Gustav and Doris (Larsen) Miller. In his younger years, he loved riding his bike and spending time with friends. In 11th grade, Mike went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the United States Army on March 6, 1962. When he returned home he received his G. E. D. and went on to work for General Motors. After over 30 years of service and working in all the different local plants, Mike retired as a Machine Operator. On June 22, 1963 Mike married the love of his life, Sharon L. Vetterle, and she preceded him in death on June 6, 2005. Mike attended church at the Saginaw Valley Church of the Nazarene with his wife and following her passing he attended Bay City Faith 1st Nazarene; after retirement he worked as a custodian at the church for a period of time. Mike cherished the great outdoors; hunting at the family cabin, riding his motorcycle, birdwatching and going camping. Many games of Euchre, Penny-Anne, and Hearts were played up at the cabin. He loved tinkering with his model trains. Mike's special friend, Barb Lockwood, will forever cherish the joy rides and freighter sightseeing on the Saginaw River. Mike could always be found watching cooking shows on the Food Network; he was always better at watching than the cooking part. With his many joys in life, Mike's family meant the absolute world to him. Over the years great memories were made on family vacations; Mike's favorite place to take his family was always Mackinaw Island. Mike will be missed dearly by all, and his memories will be cherished forever.
Left to cherish his memories are his three children, Robert Miller, Tammy (Matt) Mead, and Tina Miller; daughter-in-law, Kathy Miller; twelve grandchildren, Mark (Vanessa) Mead, Ashley (Ben) Strait, Jonathan Mead, Kristiana Urivez, Shaylynn Harris, Marcello Garcia, Francisco "Jr. " Garcia, Vincent Ramirez, Chrystal Tuck, Casey Sauve, Zachary Miller, and Sadie Miller; five great-grandchildren, Iva Joanne, Jayden, Noah, Alex, and Abbey; sister, Ann Weslock; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, John (Betty) Vetterle and Mary Vetterle; special friend, Barb Lockwood; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mike is happily reunited with his wife, Sharon L. Miller; son, Craig Miller, great-grandson, Ezra Joseph David Strait; parents, Gustav and Doris Miller; brother, Carl Miller; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John H. and Viola (Burmeister) Vetterle; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Daniel Vetterle, Jerry Weslock, and Sheila (Robert) Ott; nephew, Bobby Ott; and stillborn niece, Tracey Ott.
The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a. m. on Friday, December 8, 2023 at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603 (Between McCarty and Shattuck Rds. ). Officiating will be Dr. Michael Rhodabarger. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 2:00 p. m. until 7:00 p. m. and on Friday from 10:00 a. m. until the time of service. Military Honors will be performed under the auspices of the United States Army and the American Legion Post #439. At the request of Mike and his family, cremation will take place following services. Private Family Inurnment will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to "American Lung Association". Arrangements have been entrusted The Snow Funeral Home, www. snowfuneralhome. netShow more
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