SK1 Larry Carl Miller, US Navy, Ret. of Winamac, passed away at his home on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the age of 87.
He was born on April 18, 1938 in Star City, IN to the late Howard David “Knute” and Esther Ruth (Corts) Miller. At the young age of five years old, his mother died. Larry was raised by his maternal grandparents, Chris and Nellie (Dennewitz) Corts.
In his youth, he excelled at sports, especially basketball. After graduating from Star City High School in 1956, Larry joined the US Navy and served his country in Vietnam. On June 25, 1960, he married Beverly Strasser in Winamac. Their union brought three bouncing baby boys into this world: Jeff, David, and Paul. Larry retired from the military in 1975 after 20 years of dedicated service. He then became a truck driver, and that was the job he kept until retirement.
Larry was a member of the Winamac First United Methodist Church, an avid IU Basketball fan, and proud American Veteran. Most of all, he was a loving and supportive husband, dad, and grandpa. His kids and grandkids were always first in his life. He never missed a sporting event and would always pass his knowledge along (whether they wanted it or not).
Larry was devastated when his son, Paul, passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. We are at peace knowing they are together again.
He is survived by:
Beverly (Strasser) Miller, Winamac, IN Wife
Jeffrey W. Miller, Royal Center, IN Son
David (Sherree) Miller, Bass Lake, IN Son
Michelle Miller, Winamac, IN Daughter-in-law
Anna Miller, Granddaughter
Hunter Hines, Granddaughter
Addyson Hines, Granddaughter
Gavin (Brittany) Miller, Grandson
Kelcie Miller, Granddaughter
Kaelyn Miller, Granddaughter
Matthew (Allie) Miller, Grandson
Evan (Emma) Miller, Grandson
Claire Miller, Granddaughter
Vern (Joan) Miller, Cincinnati, OH Brother
Joe (Luanne) Miller, Auburn, IN Brother
Nancy Eileen Miller, West Lafayette, IN Sister-in-law
Kay Strasser, Winamac, IN Sister-in-law
Preceded in death by:
Chris and Nellie (Dennewitz) Corts Maternal Grandparents
Barney and Dorothy Strasser, Parents-in-law
Esther Ruth (Corts) Miller, Mother
Howard David “Knute” Miller, Father
Leota May (Lane) Miller, Step Mother
Paul R. Miller, Son
Howard Leslie “Les” Miller, Brother
Sondra Sue (Strasser) Few, Sister-in-law
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.
A Memorial visitation will be held from 4-7 PM Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN followed by Military Services conducted by the US Navy, American Legion and VFW.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 AM EDT on Saturday, August 9, 2025 with one hour of visitation prior to services at the church. Rev. Jeff Herron will officiate.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given to Tunnel to Towers, St. Jude Children’s Hospital or charity of the donor’s choice.
