Jack Miller

Jack Whitacre Miller, age 84, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. Mr. Miller was born June 7, 1932 in Allegan, the son of the late William and Nona (Whitacre) Miller. He was a member of the Allegan High School Class of 1951 and served in the United States Air Force until retiring in 1973, then went on to be a medical assistant in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida until retiring in 1994. Jack relished world travel while in the air force and had a lifetime love of music and flying. He was a former member of the Allegan Elks Lodge #1621 B.P.O.E., Allegan Eagles Aerie #2315 and American Legion. Survivors: wife, Karen; son, David Miller; granddaughter, Danielle; Karen's sons, John Stegeman and wife, Linda, Thomas Stegeman and wife, Lori, and their children, Sean and Paige Stegeman; one sister, Dorothy Miller; one nephew who was like a brother, Donald W. Brown and his wife, Luann; many nieces and nephews; sister and brother-in-law, Neysa and Carl Geupel; several dear friends and his toy poodle and "walking" buddy, Ashley. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alyce; sisters, Virginia Brown and Donna Funk; and brother, William Miller. Private services will be held for immediate family where Jack will be interred at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to Gary Sinise Foundation, "Serving Honor and Need," P.O. Box 50008, Studio City, CA 91614-5001 or Rolling Dog Farm, P.O. Box 150, Lancaster, NH 03584.