Walter J. Miller, 90, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
He was born March 29, 1927, in LaPorte, Indiana, to Donald and Laura (Wiltd) Miller, who preceded him in death.
Walter worked at Allis-Chalmers as an assembler and formerly worked at Plimpton Press in LaPorte. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and LaPorte High School Football Hall of Fame. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
On June 5, 1954, in LaPorte, Walter married Patricia M. Pekofske, who survives.
He also leaves behind a son, Jon P. Miller of LaPorte, and several nieces and nephews.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jason L. Miller; and brother, Richard A. Miller.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, at St. Peter Catholic Church, LaPorte. Burial will follow in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte. Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Catholic Church, 1104 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.