Lee
Lee F. Miller
Lee passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at his home in Plainwell.
He was born April 26, 1958 in Plainwell the son of Ralph and June (Middleton) Miller. Lee graduated from Spring Arbor College and had worked at Walmart and Lull’s Hardware. He was a huge Detroit Tigers fan and liked collecting sports memorabilia and working on his computer. On April 1, 1992 in Las Vegas he married Sonya Nichols who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Ashley McKenzie of Plainwell, Ruby (Jeremy) Rogers of Otsego and Jeremiah Conley of Holland; grandchildren, Alan and Ceana Rogers; brother, Larry (Char) Miller of Idaho along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Linda Holmes and daughter, Heidi Miller.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
Contributions in memory of Lee may be made to the
Allegan County Humane Society
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Dora,Shelley and Willard Campbell
May 31, 2016 at 3:38 pm
Ruby,Jeremiah and family.We are so Sorry for your loss.Your family is in are thoughts and prayers
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Jeremiah conley
May 31, 2016 at 4:32 pm
My stepfather was a great heart man I will miss talking sports with him I will remember the good times we had playing catch in the yard shooting hoops going to baseball games together working with him for a bit a Wal-Mart.you will always be in my heart miss tons hugs as I looked to the heavenly sky’s blew u a kiss I love u always jerm
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Arch & Sandy Woodstock
May 31, 2016 at 8:08 pm
Sonya,
Please know that we are praying for you, God is merciful and gives comfort.
Arch & Sandy Woodstock
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John Hoeymakers
June 1, 2016 at 7:21 am
Sonya family & friends Sorry for your loss. Lee and I tweeted back and forth almost everyday for the last 2 to 3 years tweeting about our passion for the Tigers and all the players in their organization. We were the same age only a couple months separate us we always kid each others we were just like brothers as I was from Canada. I will miss Lee very much thank you for letting me to know Lee and it will not be the same without Lee. I went by CanTig on twitter.
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Ruby Rogers
June 1, 2016 at 2:34 pm
Thank you for being a friend long distance wise to my stepdad. He now can go free to every game he wants and is meeting some players that he has always wanted to meet. 🙂 God bless!
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Sonya
June 1, 2016 at 9:19 am
My dear husband, I will never be complete without you. You were my whole world and I just can’t believe how different my world looks now that you are not here. My heart is breaking every day for you. I know you are at peace. No more pain or depression. Ruby and I said goodbye one last time. You looked so beautiful and peaceful. I will continue to put the Tiger games on for you every day. The dogs and I love and miss you very much. Rest in peace my sweet man. We will be together again. Your one and only, sonya
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Jeremy Rogers
June 1, 2016 at 10:45 am
Lee was a really good father in law to me, and we both shared a passion for sports, especially how we liked all the Detroit teams, also how we talked about how they all needed to get they’re acts together lol… I will always remember him, and how he knew more about sports than anyone i ever met, but also how he knew alot about life, and we talked about the Lord, and he knew that this life was short, but also he knew that there is life after this because he knew Jesus, and I’m so glad he did!
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Ruby Rogers
June 1, 2016 at 11:04 am
Goodbyes are not forever, you seen his hand reach for yours, you proable hesitated at first, but took your last final breath as you heard him whisper follow my footprints as i have carried you, you walk the the valley and see the light unto the path as you enter the gates a tear drops and he wipes it away as you see all that went before you and rejoice in him that you made it and feel the new body you have and see the loved ones that went ahead of you.
To my stepdad and papa~
We love you so much. You were a tough man but showed so much love, i wouldnt be the woman i am now if you didnt teach me the values and standards in life. You left to soon to us but God knew it was your time, little man misses you so much and ceana asked already wheres papa? We explained best we could her reply big puppy eyes papa went night night. Alan will miss the laughter and games you guys played and ceana will miss serving you fake food but they both know your in such a better place.
Mom,
We love you so much, and we will get through this it may not be today or next week but no matter what hes always tthere in the midst of things with jesus in every day of your life and ours. I cant express enough right now that saying goodbye together meant so much. Hes your true love and will always be. Kisses and hugs.
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Tammy Thompson Drake
June 1, 2016 at 4:56 pm
My heart and prayers are with you, beautifully said Ruby. Hugs and much love to all of you. Lee will be missed, what great memories we have, he always had a ear to listen, and a hug to brighten your day, wow we use to laugh a lot. Till we all meet again, group hug in heaven.
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Brad Rowgo
June 1, 2016 at 11:54 am
From all of the crew at Gale’s True Value, we send our deepest condolences. Lee was always great to talk baseball, especially Tigers. He will be sadly missed.
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Tammy Thompson Drake
June 1, 2016 at 5:02 pm
Sonya, Ruby, Jeremiah, Jeremy and Familys, our hearts and prayers are with you all, so very sorry, I bet Lee is hugging loved ones in heaven, and we are sending a big group hug from all of us here on earth to you Lee. God Bless You All.
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Terry Steele and Lori Snyder-Steele class of 76
June 1, 2016 at 10:04 pm
We are sorry for your loss.
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Ron Mohney
June 2, 2016 at 12:11 am
Sonya and family,I am so sorry for your loss!! Lee has been my friend since probably about 1974! We played on the same softball team and attended the same church and he was my roomate at Spring Arbor College for almost a year! We lost track of each other for many years until we reconnected a couple years ago on Facebook. We spent many hours talking U of M football,the Lions and the Tigers! One thing you can be assured of,Sonya,Lee loved you very much!! He used to tell me quite often that he loved you with all his heart!! We are praying for you and if there is anything you need please don’t hesitate to call! God bless you!!! Ron & Michelle Mohney
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Jonica Hindenach
June 2, 2016 at 4:20 am
Ruby n Jeremiah n Sonia Lee will be missed. I so sorry about Lee. He will be missed
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Bob & Phyllis Hogerwerf
June 2, 2016 at 8:04 am
Ruby, Jeremy, Alan, & Ceana,
We were so sorry to hear of Lee’s sudden passing. We remember meeting him and your mother at one of Alan’s birthday parties, and really enjoyed talking with him. There were so many things he was interested in or knew about. I was also at one of his amazing garage sales and saw his collection of sports and music videos. Again it was fun talking with him and hearing about his interests.
We are praying for your whole family at this time of loss. God is faithful in all His ways, and He will bring you comfort as you continue to lean on Him.
Love & Prayers,
Bob & Phyllis Hogerwerf
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Steve & Nancy Motter
June 2, 2016 at 8:19 am
Our sincere condolences to the whole family at this difficult time of the loss of your loved one Lee. May he rest in peace and now he’s watching over his loved ones from up above. He’s with our Lord now
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Larry miller
June 2, 2016 at 12:49 pm
goodbye little brother, and say Hi to mom, dad, and Linda. God has taken away all your aches and pains! RIP To Sonya and family, know that Char and I are praying for you all, and will see you this fall.
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Ralph Gates (Maiden NC)
June 2, 2016 at 8:31 pm
Sonya,
Sorry for your Loss, Lee was such a great man I enjoyed the time we worked together at Lull’s. I wish my life would have been more stable so that I would have been there for Lee and you as well. Lee had a different sense of humor and his knowledge of sport stats was simply amazing. I reflect on a few of yours and Lee’s conversations and joking around (they really were good times), Love to you Sonya, Ruby, Jeremiah and family. My prayers are with you and your family
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Sherry Noteboom
June 3, 2016 at 6:09 pm
Sonya, Jeremy & Ruby,
You might not remember me, but I m Ashley’s Aunt.
.Thinking of you all. my deepest condolences
Reply
Michael Chase
June 4, 2016 at 9:00 pm
Sorry for your loss, I knew Lee from High School and was a great guy to talk about anything from Sports to ordinary things. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Mike Chase
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Terry VanLent
June 5, 2016 at 8:56 am
Lee was my son’s little league coach…he was great! He was a very kind man. So sorry for your loss. God Less You, Terry VanLent
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Theresa Irving
June 5, 2016 at 9:13 pm
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and family.
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Kathy DeMars Porter
June 7, 2016 at 6:58 am
My condolences.
Linda please except my thoughts and prayers.
Extend these to Lee’s family as well.
I’d love to see you and catch up.
Gentle hugs and prayers.
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Kathy DeMars Porter
June 7, 2016 at 7:01 am
Omg
I just read the whole obit.
My sincere apology Sonya.
I was unaware Linda had passed.
We were childhood friends.
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wayne hale
June 9, 2016 at 12:06 am
Great man> never remember him having a bad word for anyone. Played a lot of golf together in high school before he went off to Spring Arbor. Remember being in his dads basement with the big stand-up stereo listening to Tiger games. I lived in Kalamazoo after being married. We drifted apart. Did see him at times at the gas station he managed before the Wal-Mart job. One of my best friends ever. I know he liked coming in to Kalamazoo to go to the baseball games on Mill street. Live close to there. Be thinking of him always; especially on firework nights at the ballpark.
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Kathy
June 13, 2016 at 12:06 pm
I worked with Lee for a few years at Wal-Mart. He was a great guy!
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He was born April 26, 1958 in Plainwell the son of Ralph and June (Middleton) Miller. Lee graduated from Spring Arbor College and had worked at Walmart and Lull’s Hardware. He was a huge Detroit Tigers fan and liked collecting sports memorabilia and working on his computer. On April 1, 1992 in Las Vegas he married Sonya Nichols who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Ashley McKenzie of Plainwell, Ruby (Jeremy) Rogers of Otsego and Jeremiah Conley of Holland; grandchildren, Alan and Ceana Rogers; brother, Larry (Char) Miller of Idaho along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Linda Holmes and daughter, Heidi Miller.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
Contributions in memory of Lee may be made to the
Allegan County Humane Society
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Lee F. Miller
Condolence Messages
Dora,Shelley and Willard Campbell
May 31, 2016 at 3:38 pm
Ruby,Jeremiah and family.We are so Sorry for your loss.Your family is in are thoughts and prayers
Reply
Jeremiah conley
May 31, 2016 at 4:32 pm
My stepfather was a great heart man I will miss talking sports with him I will remember the good times we had playing catch in the yard shooting hoops going to baseball games together working with him for a bit a Wal-Mart.you will always be in my heart miss tons hugs as I looked to the heavenly sky’s blew u a kiss I love u always jerm
Reply
Arch & Sandy Woodstock
May 31, 2016 at 8:08 pm
Sonya,
Please know that we are praying for you, God is merciful and gives comfort.
Arch & Sandy Woodstock
Reply
John Hoeymakers
June 1, 2016 at 7:21 am
Sonya family & friends Sorry for your loss. Lee and I tweeted back and forth almost everyday for the last 2 to 3 years tweeting about our passion for the Tigers and all the players in their organization. We were the same age only a couple months separate us we always kid each others we were just like brothers as I was from Canada. I will miss Lee very much thank you for letting me to know Lee and it will not be the same without Lee. I went by CanTig on twitter.
Reply
Ruby Rogers
June 1, 2016 at 2:34 pm
Thank you for being a friend long distance wise to my stepdad. He now can go free to every game he wants and is meeting some players that he has always wanted to meet. 🙂 God bless!
Reply
Sonya
June 1, 2016 at 9:19 am
My dear husband, I will never be complete without you. You were my whole world and I just can’t believe how different my world looks now that you are not here. My heart is breaking every day for you. I know you are at peace. No more pain or depression. Ruby and I said goodbye one last time. You looked so beautiful and peaceful. I will continue to put the Tiger games on for you every day. The dogs and I love and miss you very much. Rest in peace my sweet man. We will be together again. Your one and only, sonya
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Jeremy Rogers
June 1, 2016 at 10:45 am
Lee was a really good father in law to me, and we both shared a passion for sports, especially how we liked all the Detroit teams, also how we talked about how they all needed to get they’re acts together lol… I will always remember him, and how he knew more about sports than anyone i ever met, but also how he knew alot about life, and we talked about the Lord, and he knew that this life was short, but also he knew that there is life after this because he knew Jesus, and I’m so glad he did!
Reply
Ruby Rogers
June 1, 2016 at 11:04 am
Goodbyes are not forever, you seen his hand reach for yours, you proable hesitated at first, but took your last final breath as you heard him whisper follow my footprints as i have carried you, you walk the the valley and see the light unto the path as you enter the gates a tear drops and he wipes it away as you see all that went before you and rejoice in him that you made it and feel the new body you have and see the loved ones that went ahead of you.
To my stepdad and papa~
We love you so much. You were a tough man but showed so much love, i wouldnt be the woman i am now if you didnt teach me the values and standards in life. You left to soon to us but God knew it was your time, little man misses you so much and ceana asked already wheres papa? We explained best we could her reply big puppy eyes papa went night night. Alan will miss the laughter and games you guys played and ceana will miss serving you fake food but they both know your in such a better place.
Mom,
We love you so much, and we will get through this it may not be today or next week but no matter what hes always tthere in the midst of things with jesus in every day of your life and ours. I cant express enough right now that saying goodbye together meant so much. Hes your true love and will always be. Kisses and hugs.
Reply
Tammy Thompson Drake
June 1, 2016 at 4:56 pm
My heart and prayers are with you, beautifully said Ruby. Hugs and much love to all of you. Lee will be missed, what great memories we have, he always had a ear to listen, and a hug to brighten your day, wow we use to laugh a lot. Till we all meet again, group hug in heaven.
Reply
Brad Rowgo
June 1, 2016 at 11:54 am
From all of the crew at Gale’s True Value, we send our deepest condolences. Lee was always great to talk baseball, especially Tigers. He will be sadly missed.
Reply
Tammy Thompson Drake
June 1, 2016 at 5:02 pm
Sonya, Ruby, Jeremiah, Jeremy and Familys, our hearts and prayers are with you all, so very sorry, I bet Lee is hugging loved ones in heaven, and we are sending a big group hug from all of us here on earth to you Lee. God Bless You All.
Reply
Terry Steele and Lori Snyder-Steele class of 76
June 1, 2016 at 10:04 pm
We are sorry for your loss.
Reply
Ron Mohney
June 2, 2016 at 12:11 am
Sonya and family,I am so sorry for your loss!! Lee has been my friend since probably about 1974! We played on the same softball team and attended the same church and he was my roomate at Spring Arbor College for almost a year! We lost track of each other for many years until we reconnected a couple years ago on Facebook. We spent many hours talking U of M football,the Lions and the Tigers! One thing you can be assured of,Sonya,Lee loved you very much!! He used to tell me quite often that he loved you with all his heart!! We are praying for you and if there is anything you need please don’t hesitate to call! God bless you!!! Ron & Michelle Mohney
Reply
Jonica Hindenach
June 2, 2016 at 4:20 am
Ruby n Jeremiah n Sonia Lee will be missed. I so sorry about Lee. He will be missed
Reply
Bob & Phyllis Hogerwerf
June 2, 2016 at 8:04 am
Ruby, Jeremy, Alan, & Ceana,
We were so sorry to hear of Lee’s sudden passing. We remember meeting him and your mother at one of Alan’s birthday parties, and really enjoyed talking with him. There were so many things he was interested in or knew about. I was also at one of his amazing garage sales and saw his collection of sports and music videos. Again it was fun talking with him and hearing about his interests.
We are praying for your whole family at this time of loss. God is faithful in all His ways, and He will bring you comfort as you continue to lean on Him.
Love & Prayers,
Bob & Phyllis Hogerwerf
Reply
Steve & Nancy Motter
June 2, 2016 at 8:19 am
Our sincere condolences to the whole family at this difficult time of the loss of your loved one Lee. May he rest in peace and now he’s watching over his loved ones from up above. He’s with our Lord now
Reply
Larry miller
June 2, 2016 at 12:49 pm
goodbye little brother, and say Hi to mom, dad, and Linda. God has taken away all your aches and pains! RIP To Sonya and family, know that Char and I are praying for you all, and will see you this fall.
Reply
Ralph Gates (Maiden NC)
June 2, 2016 at 8:31 pm
Sonya,
Sorry for your Loss, Lee was such a great man I enjoyed the time we worked together at Lull’s. I wish my life would have been more stable so that I would have been there for Lee and you as well. Lee had a different sense of humor and his knowledge of sport stats was simply amazing. I reflect on a few of yours and Lee’s conversations and joking around (they really were good times), Love to you Sonya, Ruby, Jeremiah and family. My prayers are with you and your family
Reply
Sherry Noteboom
June 3, 2016 at 6:09 pm
Sonya, Jeremy & Ruby,
You might not remember me, but I m Ashley’s Aunt.
.Thinking of you all. my deepest condolences
Reply
Michael Chase
June 4, 2016 at 9:00 pm
Sorry for your loss, I knew Lee from High School and was a great guy to talk about anything from Sports to ordinary things. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Mike Chase
Reply
Terry VanLent
June 5, 2016 at 8:56 am
Lee was my son’s little league coach…he was great! He was a very kind man. So sorry for your loss. God Less You, Terry VanLent
Reply
Theresa Irving
June 5, 2016 at 9:13 pm
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and family.
Reply
Kathy DeMars Porter
June 7, 2016 at 6:58 am
My condolences.
Linda please except my thoughts and prayers.
Extend these to Lee’s family as well.
I’d love to see you and catch up.
Gentle hugs and prayers.
Reply
Kathy DeMars Porter
June 7, 2016 at 7:01 am
Omg
I just read the whole obit.
My sincere apology Sonya.
I was unaware Linda had passed.
We were childhood friends.
Reply
wayne hale
June 9, 2016 at 12:06 am
Great man> never remember him having a bad word for anyone. Played a lot of golf together in high school before he went off to Spring Arbor. Remember being in his dads basement with the big stand-up stereo listening to Tiger games. I lived in Kalamazoo after being married. We drifted apart. Did see him at times at the gas station he managed before the Wal-Mart job. One of my best friends ever. I know he liked coming in to Kalamazoo to go to the baseball games on Mill street. Live close to there. Be thinking of him always; especially on firework nights at the ballpark.
Reply
Kathy
June 13, 2016 at 12:06 pm
I worked with Lee for a few years at Wal-Mart. He was a great guy!
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