Donald V. Miller
Donald V. Miller, 80, of Godfrey, died at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Mo.
He was born in Chicago on July 29, 1937, the son of the late Vincent F. Miller and Marie (Wills) Miller Pilch. Don had a master’s degree in business from Harvard University and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was the publisher of the Alton Telegraph and enjoyed writing his column long after retirement. He also was the former publisher of the Suburban Journals and had retired as president of the RiverBend Growth Association. On July 29, 1967, in Chicago, he married Shirley (Inman) and she preceded him in death on Sept. 8, 2013.
Surviving are two daughters, Claudine Miller (David Flanagan) of St. Louis and Laurel Montecinos (Jim) of Wentzville, Mo.; three grandchildren, Nicolas, Jayce and Daniel, and two step-grandchildren, Andrea and Patti.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Miller and Robert Miller.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton, where funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Deacon William Kessler will officiate. Full military honors will be from Alton VFW Post 1308. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Evelyn’s House, P.O. Box 790369, St. Louis, MO 63179-9917. Additional information and online guestbook may be found at gentfuneralhome.com.