Donald L. Miller

Donald L. Miller, age 64, of Quincy, IL died on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1960 in Quincy, the son of Daniel and Mary Lou (Weisenburger) Miller. He married Janice Waterkotte on July 12, 1980. She survives.

Don was a carpenter for Waterkotte Construction. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Don loved sports. He was a longtime member of the Quincy Notre Dame Football Committee. He loved to cook for his family and friends and spend time on his land in Canton, MO.

In Addition to his wife, he is also survived by:
HIS CHILDREN: Erin Meyer (Arron) of Springfield, Il; Nicole Darnell (Travis) of St. Louis, MO; Claire Miller of Springfield, IL; Alex Miller (Jillian) of Castle Haynes, NC; Connor Miller of Anchorage, AK; and Benjamin Miller of St. Louis.
HIS GRANDCHILDREN: Owen and Miles Meyer; Harper, Mattie and Wesley Darnell; and Lena Miller.
His siblings: Don’s twin brother Daniel Miller (Chris), Dana Miller and Monica Ewing (Bruce).
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Marcia Miller.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 9:30 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Quincy Notre Dame Football Committee. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

12 Comments

  1. Tom Ennis on July 20, 2024 at 12:54 pm

    I am so sorry to hear this!

    My prayers go out to Dan & Janice & his whole family.

    Gods speed Don!!!! You were a great class mate & friend!!!!

  2. Don Schwartz on July 20, 2024 at 5:03 pm

    Condolences to the family, prayers for peace and understanding of oa life well lived.

  3. Lisa D (Ihnen) Surratt on July 21, 2024 at 2:54 pm

    Condolences to the Miller family. I was Marcia’s nurse years ago at St.Mary’s. Knew the whole family back then. Pleasant memories of the Miller’s. May memories sustain you during the days ahead.

  4. Mike and Lisa Harland on July 21, 2024 at 3:05 pm

    Janice and family. Hold the memories close to your hearts. Peace to you and yours.

  5. Robin -Kent mowen on July 21, 2024 at 9:30 pm

    Janice you have our deepest sympathy and prayers!

  6. Fred Steinway on July 22, 2024 at 8:13 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Miller family. Don was a great guy he will be missed!! Fred Steinway

  7. Rick & Debbie Terwelp on July 23, 2024 at 11:39 am

    Saddened to hear this😢
    Sending thoughts & prayers to the entire family. 🙏💕

  8. Delores Cramsey on July 23, 2024 at 9:09 pm

    I am so sorry to hear this Janice. I pray that you find peace & comfort. ((BIG HUGS)) to you & your family. ❤🙏

  9. Don Benz on July 26, 2024 at 7:25 am

    Dear Family – I am sorry for your loss – I wish you peace

  10. Victoria Haxel on July 28, 2024 at 9:12 am

    Love and prayers to Janis , Claire, and family

  11. Gerri Hellhake-Hall on July 28, 2024 at 10:34 pm

    Dear Dan, Janice, and family, – I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My prayers are with you.

  12. Mary Kinney on July 31, 2024 at 8:39 pm

    Blessings of peace and comfort to you and your family.

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