Jerry D Miller

Jerry Dale Miller, 93, of Fort Gratiot went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

He was born March 29, 1933 in Port Huron to the late Manville and Leona Miller. He married Bonelle Little on August 18, 1956 in Port Huron.

Jerry was a 1950 graduate of Port Huron High School and then served in the U.S. Army. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree from Western Michigan University. Mr. Miller was a teacher at Battle Creek Central for eleven years and then was a teacher and counselor in the Port Huron Area School District for 24 years before his retirement in 1995. He was also employed with U.S. Customs on the Blue Water Bridge for many years. Jerry’s faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior was the foundation of his life, and he was a devoted prayer warrior for his family and friends. He was a long-time member of Colonial Woods Missionary Church, where he served as an usher, deacon and on the church board. Jerry was also an ardent Detroit Tigers and MSU fan.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Bonelle; son, Kevin (Kimberly) Miller; daughter, Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Wiley; grandchildren, Kristi (David) North, Kelli (Ryan) Stewart, Kylie (Kurt) Griner, Kristen (Garett) Berkimer, Jenna (James “Max”) Maxwell, and Megan (Tyler) Smith; great-grandchildren, Miller, Brooke, Melody, Serenity, Haven, Ian, Evan, Penelope, James, Mila and Jase ; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Marilyn (Dave) Schwabauer and Sandy Herber; brother, Dave Miller; and twin brother, Larry (Carol) Miller.

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in Colonial Woods Missionary Church with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Brian Ake will officiate. Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army.

Private graveside services will take place at Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kurt Griner, Garett Berkimer, James “Max” Maxwell, Ryan Stewart and Tyler Smith.

Memorial contributions may be made to Colonial Woods Missionary Church or the Salvation Army. To send condolences, visit karrersimpson.com