Michael J. Miller, 66, of La Porte, Ind. passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
He was born Oct. 13, 1953 in La Porte to Joseph T. and Ceycelia M. (Ellenwine) Miller. He was employed with New York Blower for 35 years.
Mike was a 1972 graduate of New Prairie High School, where he lettered in baseball. He was a volunteer with the Kankakee Township Fire Department, and a supporter of his nephews’ and nieces’ sporting events. He enjoyed going to the casino with his cousins Alvie and Kristin. He also enjoyed softball and bowling, and he was an avid Cubs fan.
Mike is survived by sisters, Jo Herbst (Don) of Lisbon, N.D., Jane Slater (John) of La Porte; brother, Dave (Sherri) Miller of Valparaiso, Ind.; nine nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 10 at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Ave., La Porte, where a celebration of life service will be held at noon with Rev. Jerry Schweitzer officiating. Burial will follow at Rolling Prairie Cemetery.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.