George Joseph Miller

George Joseph Miller of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the age of 92. George was born to George Dewey and Ellen (Nolan) Miller on March 24, 1930, in Greeley, Kansas. He had three younger siblings: Mary, Marcella, and Charles. In 1943, after her parents died, the family welcomed Patricia (Nolan) Feuerborn. George spent his early life working on the family farm. He attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and Elementary School, where he received the Sacraments. George graduated from Greeley High School in 1948, where he had served as Class President and first began dating Rosemary Setter.

Knowing he would drafted, George decided to enlist early in order to be home to help with the harvest two years later. He served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Upon the death of his father in 1952 George was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army, and returned to the family farm.

He rekindled his romance with Rosemary; they married on December 30, 1952. The couple would go on to have ten children: Angela (Kevin), George (Cheryl), Timothy, Mary Ann, Kathleen (Ryan), Stephen, James (Judy), John (Tracy), Fred, and Brian.

George and Rosemary operated the family farm from 1952 to 1977. George then worked in construction in Kansas City. In 1985, he became a truck driver, first self employed, later driving semi tractor-trailers for other companies. He retired from that in 2011 at the age of 81.

George was an active member of the Church and a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. For many years, George and Rosemary served in the pre-marriage counseling services for the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas.

George and Rosemary loved traveling, making new friends everywhere they went. In their 60 years, they visited most of the States. As parents of younger children, their primary mode for vacationing was their camping trips. George and Rosemary kept their love of travel alive, wearing out maps and watching every travel show available to them.

In 2013, with the passing of his wife Rosemary, he lost the love of his life. George turned to the social activities of the Brookdale Senior Living community to occupy his time. Soon, he found himself enjoying dances, socials, game nights, and doing what he did best: making friends. He had not lost his passion for travel and was able to visit many more places, including Canada, Alaska, France, Ireland, and Mexico.

George enjoyed an active retirement. He continually made new friends who appreciated his kind and gregarious nature. In his later years, he found exceptional comfort from his dear friend and companion, Carolyn Harris, who perfectly complimented his outgoing and caring personality with her sweet and gentle one. They decided they wanted to be together for the rest of their lives, and exchanged vows in January of 2020.

George is survived by Carolyn, of the home, his sisters Mary and Marcella, adopted sister Pat Feuerborn and eight of his children. Grandchildren: Gabriel (Julia) Feuerborn, Cara Denney, Jacob Feuerborn, Hattie (Mike) Feuerborn, Joshua (Teara) Feuerborn, James Feuerborn, Charles (Sarah) Feuerborn, Ed Miller, Anna Miller, Abby, Rose and Timothy Lyons, Jessica (John) Zillner, Gene (Randi) Hermreck, Amy Sitler, Levi and John Hermreck, Kevin Miller, Emily (David) Bryan, Ashlynn and Alayna Miller and Caleb Miller.

Step Grandchildren: Amy (Omer) Oztan, Una Traynor, Cara (Kel) Robinson, Jeffry and Jeremy Stowers, Jack, Miles, Kathryn and Gabriel Brooks.

Great-grandchildren: Violette Feuerborn, Rebel Ryan , Ethan, Jaxon, Lena Jane and Abram Feuerborn, Hadley Miller, Mya Miller, Tyler, Noelle and Bryson Stinnet, Madyson, Will, Hailee and Colton Lyons, Keith (Alyssa) Sears, Madilynn Sears, Sophia and Ryder Hermreck, Taelor Owens, Devynn and Isabella Sitler, Elijah, Matthew and Sydni Hermreck, Genesis, Kaiden and Ethan Hermreck, Colt Stowers.

Step Great-grandchildren: Jake and Fiona Oztan, Kaylon Traynor, Chloe and Viggo Robinson, Aubrey Zillner, Connor Applegate, Londonn Burk

Great-great-grandchildren: Emery Wagner and Layton Owens-Bridwell

George was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Rosemary (Setter) Miller his parents, George and Ellen; brother, Charles; sons, Timothy and Stephen; grandson, Chester Feuerborn.

Memorial Contributions can be made to St. John's Building Fund, St. John's Parish, 520 E. 4th Ave., Garnett, KS, 66032.