Clyde Miller
September 16, 1925 – May 19, 2012
</span><br />Clyde Miller, 86, of Sun City Center Florida, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 19, 2012 surrounded by family. </p>
<p>Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at 1:00 pm, Friday, June 15, 2012 at the First Christian Church, 1707 33rd Street SE, Sun City Center, FL. </p>
<p>Clyde was born in Ash Hill, MO on September 16, 1925, the son of Gilbert and Clara Miller. He graduated from high school in 1945 and worked in the trucking industry for over 40 years. He lived in Bloomington, IL for many years where he met his wife Mary, whom he married in 1986. He retired from management with Consolidated Freightways in Bloomington, IL in 1992. Clyde and Mary moved to Longboat Key, FL in 1996 where they managed the Beachcomber condominium until 2008. They then retired to their home in Sun City Center where they enjoyed golfing and many friendships. Clyde was the president of the Caloosa Point Homeowner’s Association and founded the Nine and Dine social group.</p>
<p>He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mary, and his children; Steve Miller of Goreville, IL; Bonnie (Ken) Dison of Menomonee Falls, WI; Wendy Strack of Findlay, OH; Tim (Debbie) Miller of Ft. Smith, AK; Jeff Miller of Tucson, AZ; Jeni Boehmer of Chicago, IL; Amy (Rick) West of Elgin IL; Laura Boehmer of St. Petersburg, FL; Tracy Boehmer of Indianapolis,IN; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One son, Greg Miller, preceded him in death. </p>
<p>He is also survived by siblings Franklin D. Miller of Madisonville, KY; Doris Gammon of Pendleton, IN; Keith Miller of O’Fallon, IL; Sue Stehle of Forsythe, Mo; Thelma Brooks of Springfield, MO; Ruth Denam of Eldon, MO; and Marvin Miller of Hinesville, GA . He was preceded in death by his brothers George and Ralph and a sister, Helen.</p>
<p>Clyde was a strong willed and deeply determined man. He will especially be remembered for his kind heart and his intense love of his family and friends. He was known for his humor, quick wit and thoughtfulness. Clyde developed countless close friends along the way, and made staying in touch with them a priority. He also had a passion for golf, which he shared with his wife and children.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, donations to the family will be gifted to the Hospice in Defiance, Ohio. Clyde’s son Greg lost his battle with ALS in 2007 under their care. Clyde spent months with them caring for Greg, and was especially grateful and appreciative of their loving support.</p>
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<p>Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at 1:00 pm, Friday, June 15, 2012 at the First Christian Church, 1707 33rd Street SE, Sun City Center, FL. </p>
<p>Clyde was born in Ash Hill, MO on September 16, 1925, the son of Gilbert and Clara Miller. He graduated from high school in 1945 and worked in the trucking industry for over 40 years. He lived in Bloomington, IL for many years where he met his wife Mary, whom he married in 1986. He retired from management with Consolidated Freightways in Bloomington, IL in 1992. Clyde and Mary moved to Longboat Key, FL in 1996 where they managed the Beachcomber condominium until 2008. They then retired to their home in Sun City Center where they enjoyed golfing and many friendships. Clyde was the president of the Caloosa Point Homeowner’s Association and founded the Nine and Dine social group.</p>
<p>He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mary, and his children; Steve Miller of Goreville, IL; Bonnie (Ken) Dison of Menomonee Falls, WI; Wendy Strack of Findlay, OH; Tim (Debbie) Miller of Ft. Smith, AK; Jeff Miller of Tucson, AZ; Jeni Boehmer of Chicago, IL; Amy (Rick) West of Elgin IL; Laura Boehmer of St. Petersburg, FL; Tracy Boehmer of Indianapolis,IN; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One son, Greg Miller, preceded him in death. </p>
<p>He is also survived by siblings Franklin D. Miller of Madisonville, KY; Doris Gammon of Pendleton, IN; Keith Miller of O’Fallon, IL; Sue Stehle of Forsythe, Mo; Thelma Brooks of Springfield, MO; Ruth Denam of Eldon, MO; and Marvin Miller of Hinesville, GA . He was preceded in death by his brothers George and Ralph and a sister, Helen.</p>
<p>Clyde was a strong willed and deeply determined man. He will especially be remembered for his kind heart and his intense love of his family and friends. He was known for his humor, quick wit and thoughtfulness. Clyde developed countless close friends along the way, and made staying in touch with them a priority. He also had a passion for golf, which he shared with his wife and children.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, donations to the family will be gifted to the Hospice in Defiance, Ohio. Clyde’s son Greg lost his battle with ALS in 2007 under their care. Clyde spent months with them caring for Greg, and was especially grateful and appreciative of their loving support.</p>
<p>Visit the family’s online guestbook at