Willis L Miller, 101, entered his heavenly home on June 14, 2024. He was born September 15, 1922, in rural Hutchinson to Levi D. and Clara (Nisly) Miller.
Willis placed his faith in Jesus Christ in his youth, was baptized, and lived conscientiously for God all his days. He was a faithful charter member of Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church in Pleasantview. He invested many years of voluntary service for Gospel Echoes Prison Ministry Correspondence Courses, Choice Books, and MCC Relief Sale. Willis was a dairy farmer, carpenter, and employed by Center Township, retiring on their Golden Anniversary. God graciously allowed him to be a three-time cancer survivor.
On August 31, 1944, he married Susie May Beachy in Hutchinson. They were blessed with seventy-two years of marriage, prior to her death on March 6, 2017.
Surviving are his children, Clara, Hutchinson, and Alvin (Mary), Sarasota, FL, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Other survivors include a brother, Paul (Martha), Partridge, and sisters, Mary Beachy, Kalona, IA, and Emma Troyer, Partridge.
He was predeceased by his parents, sister Elizabeth Wagler, and brothers Edwin, Harry, Perry, David, Mahlon, Daniel, and Fred.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2024, at Cedar Crest Amish Mennonite Church, 7213 W. Mills Ave., Hutchinson. Burial will follow in West Center Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Christian Aid Ministries, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 North Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.