John J. Miller

John J. Miller, 86 of Pekin passed away at 11:15 am, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at OSF St Francis in Peoria surrounded by his family. He was born to Peter and Florence (Alberts) Miller on May 13, 1933 in Peru, IL. He married Rosemary Lampe on September 24, 1955 at Sacred Heart Church in Joliet, IL. John is survived by; his wife Rosemary; children, Laurence, Patricia, and Judith; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Christopher, Jessica (Brandon), and Robyn; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Joshua, Dominic, Madilyn, Leah, Rylie and Lillianna. After graduation from Joliet High School, John joined Caterpillar Tractor Company. He soon left to serve the United States Army, stationed in Germany, and after his time in the Army, came home to return to work at Caterpillar, and marry his sweetheart, Rosemary. He was a longtime resident of Joliet, IL, where he built his first home. He was later transferred to the Morton Cat facility. He retired in 1991 with 40 years of service. John was truly a jack of all trades. He was a very talented gardener,woodworker, and enjoyed reading. His greatest treasure was his family. He loved time spent with his precious wife, daughters, and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 16, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 303 S. 7th, Pekin with Father Michael Andrejek as celebrant. Recitation of Rosary will be at 4:15 pm, Wednesday, January 15 with a visitation to follow from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Dr, Pekin. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Pekin with military honors provided by the United States Army and the Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team. Cemetery St. Joseph Cemetery Pekin,IL 61554 Funeral Mass Thursday, January 16, 2020 10:00 AM St Joseph Catholic Church 303 S 7th St Pekin,IL 61554 Rosary Service Wednesday, January 15, 2020 4:15 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554