Leonard Darrell Miller, 83, died on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at his home in Dunlap. He was born on April 1,1942, to Isidore and Hazel (Brown) Miller. He was born East of Dunlap in Grove Township. Leonard attended Country School and then Dunlap School, graduating in 1961. On Nov. 16, 1963, Leonard married Helen Ronk at the St. John Lutheran Church in Dunlap. After high school he worked at Furniture Frames in Dunlap with his dad. Then he worked for Tyson/ IBP for 43 years, retiring in April of 2008. He loved to drive tractors and helped many local farmers over the years in the evenings. Leonard was a member of his church counsel, Dunlap School board and Harrison Township board. He also volunteered for 55 years to run the chains at the high school football games.
Leonard was known for his profound love of the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He had an undeniable love for the game of golf, a passion he cherished not only for himself but also for the moments it brought as he proudly shared his knowledge with his sons. Leonard also found joy sitting in the patio room watching westerns or listening to country music. Leonard cherished his family deeply and took great joy in the moments spent with his grandchildren, whom he affectionately referred to as his “little darlings”.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Georgiann Krajicek and John Miller. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen; daughter, Julie and her husband Ted Kline of Blair, Neb.; sons, Jeffrey Miller and his wife Jennifer, Steve Miller and his wife Michelle and Craig Miller and his wife Kelly all of Dunlap; grandchildren, Spencer Miller, Jacob Miller, Abbie Miller, Maci Miller and Reese Miller; great-grandson, Emmett Miller; brother, Gene Miller and his wife Janice of Denison; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Dunlap. Vicar Damon Hopkins was the officiant. The musical selections were “Borning Cry”, “On Eagle’s Wings” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”. The honorary pallbearers were Abbie Miller, Maci Miller, Reese Miller and Emmett Miller. The pallbearers were Brian Ronk, Scott Ronk, Jacob Miller, Spencer Miller, Gavin Miller and BJ Jones. Leanard’s final resting place is at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.
