1925 - 2019
Perry L. Miller, 94, died Oct. 18, 2019. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at Center Amish Mennonite Church, Hutchinson, Kan. Burial was in West Center Cemetery, Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to Mennonite Friendship Communities, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
He was born Aug. 7, 1925, in rural Hutchinson, Kan., to Levi D. and Clara (Nisly) Miller.
Perry was an educator, serving as principal and teacher in the Reno County schools of Elm Hurst and Elreka for 32 years. After retiring from education, he worked in sales for Sturdi-Bilt Storage Barns for 20 years. Perry was a member of numerous organizations, including the boards of Prairie View in Newton, Mennonite Friendship Communities, MDS (Mennonite Disaster Service), and Et Cetera Shoppe. In addition, he was a member of Gideons International. As a young man, served in a health clinic in Puerto Rico with the Mennonite Central Committee. Perry was a faithful member of Center Amish Mennonite Church. For many years, he enjoyed teaching Bible classes at local prisons, and took part in prison revivals in Atmore, Ala.
On Nov. 11, 1948, he married Judith (Judy) Schrock in Riverside, Iowa. They shared 67 years of marriage, prior to her death June 3, 2016. Perry and Judy did many activities together, especially after retirement. They enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends, and working trade shows, representing the family business. Together, they took loving care of their handicapped son.
Perry is survived by sons: Gary Paul (Rosanna) Miller, Linford James Miller, Allen Jason Miller, all of Hutchinson, and Wilbur Jay (Shirley) Miller of Columbus, Ohio; siblings: Willis Miller, Mahlon Miller, Fred Miller, all from Hutchinson, Mary (Joseph) Beachy of Kalona, Iowa, Paul (Martha) Miller, Emma (Oliver) Troyer, all of Partridge; nine grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Edwin, Harry, David, and Daniel Miller, and Elizabeth Wagler.
