Donald J “Petie” Miller, 90, of Davenport, passed away peacefully lovingly surrounded by his family on Friday February 21, 2020 at Clarissa C Cook Hospice House, after a brief illness. A funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday February 25, 2020 at Weerts Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.
Don was born on February 13, 1930 in Knoxville, IA to Donald and Bessie (Adams) Miller. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War in Bermuda. Don was united in marriage to Laura Bishop on March 13, 1954 in Davenport. She preceded him in death in 2011. He worked in sales for Jaydon, Inc., Fruehauf Trailers at age 84, he retired from Thermo King Quad Cities.
He was fondly known as “Petie” to his friends and family. Don loved to tease and joke with anyone he met. If you knew him, you had a special story about how he touched your life. Don had a heart of gold and his laugh and smile would light up a room when he walked in.
He loved his family and was very proud of each of them. His grandchildren stole his heart.
Don was an avid sports fan. Cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. He especially enjoyed attending the stock car races in Davenport and Knoxville.
Don is survived by his children : Peggy Miller, Teresa Marxen, Bret (Patti) Miller; sister, Mary Miller; brother Keith (Jennifer) Miller; grandchildren, Stephanie (Matt) Hintermeister, Katlyn VanScoy (Stanley), Amanda (Jacob) Mussmann, Justin (Patty) Marxen and a special granddaughter Shelby; great grandchildren, Norah, Ben, Isaiah, Mason, Caroline and Jenny; and nieces and nephews.
In loving memory of those who preceded him are his parents, wife; son Brian; son- in-law Sgt. Kevin Marxen; grandson Jeremiah Dibbern; sisters, Jackie Dexter and Shirley Lehner.
Memorials may be left to Clarissa C Cook Hospice House. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com
The family would like to extend their love and appreciation to all the staff who provided the most compassionate, loving care to Don and our family during this difficult time.
