Russell Eugene Miller
November 5, 1927 ~ September 21, 2010
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Russell Eugene Miller, 82, passed away on Sept. 21, 2010, in Pueblo. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Nola L. Miller; sons, Glenn Miller, Kenneth Miller and Randall (Eileen) Miller; seven grandchildren; four step children; 12 step grandchildren and 17 step great-grandchildren, including William Aaron (Jodie) VonRosenberg and their daughter, Skyler of Pueblo. Also survived by his brother-in-law, Ward (Vera) Baylor; cousin, Jack (Janice) Miller, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his sisters, Mariana Baylor and Virginia Cadwallader; as well as his first wife, Phyllis Lewis. Russell was born Nov. 5, 1927, in La Junta, Colo., to Floyd and Eva Miller. He joined the U.S. Army, from 1950 to 1952, serving in Japan. Russell attended Colorado A&M in Ft. Collins, then P.C.C., where he received his Associate Degree. He became an electronics instructor and taught at P.C.C. for 17 years. After a short time working for his wife, he decided to go back to work driving a truck for Colorado Dirt Contractors for the next ten years until his retirement. Russell was a member of Sky Corral R/C Club, O.W.L.S., and U.S.C. Foreign Foods Club. At his request, there will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel with Chaplain Austin Jones officiating. Those who desire may make memorials to P.C.C. Foundation through Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors, 1317 N. Main St., Pueblo, CO 81003. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com
Nola,
I will always remember the dinners we shared in our World Foods club. Russ was so warm and kind. Paul sure enjoyed visiting with him; they are probably visiting right now in Heaven. May you find peace and solace recalling the many wonderful memories you shared.