Clarence Miller has passed

Clarence Miller, 93, a member since 1953, has passed to the Grand Lodge above.

Clarence was the oldest living member of Alta Lodge.

Here is a link to his obituary in the Peoria Journal Star - PJSObituary

EAST PEORIA - Clarence Gilbert "Mick" Miller, 93, of East Peoria, formerly of Morton, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009, at home in the Riverview retirement home.

He was born in Peoria on Oct. 29, 1915, and was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Bud, Harry and Jim. He was married on June 12, 1937, in Peoria to Blanche Elizabeth Routh, to whom he would have been married 72 years this June.

Clarence served our country during World War II in the U.S. Army, and retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. after 32 years in 1978.

He was a member of the Masons and the Shriners.

Mick was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed spending time with his family.

A loving husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa, he is survived by his wife of 71 years, Blanche Miller; three children, Marilyn (Robert) Lipps of East Peoria, Ill., Phil (Joan) Miller of Boulder, Colo., and Scott (Teri) Miller of Brownsburg, Ind.; six grandchildren, Steve (Christie) Lipps of Washington, Ill., Cheryl (Gene) Bullard of East Peoria, Ill., Bart (Lisa) Miller of Boulder, Colo., Nate Miller of Ervine, Calif., Carol Miller of Boulder, Colo., and Josh Miller of Brownsburg, Ind.; and four great-grandchildren, Jeremy Bullard, Amber Bullard, Corey Lipps and Colten Lipps.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, Ill. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.