Donald David (Don) Miller

1938 - 2024  (85 years)

• Name	Donald David (Don) Miller
  Nickname	Don
  Born	30 Dec 1938	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	25 Jul 2024
  Buried	27 Jul 2024	Family Farm, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I14267	Rossville
  Last Modified	18 Oct 2025

  
  

  Father	John Clinton Miller,   b. 12 Sep 1912, West Union, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 3 Sep 2012  (Age 99 years)
  Mother	Violet Margaret McRoberts Miller
  Married	19 Feb 1938
  Documents		Marriage- McRoberts, Violet-Miller, John Mr. and Mrs. Bert Miller entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner February 21 in honor of their son's marriage to Miss Violet McRoberts.
  Family ID	F3476	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth Joan (Betty) Pendleton Miller,   b. 5 Jun 1938, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri ,   d. 23 May 2018  (Age 79 years)
  Married	1 Mar 1958
  Children	1. Louise (LuAnn) Miller Baumchen + 2. David Warren Miller,   b. 7 Oct 1959, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 27 Apr 2018, Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas  (Age 58 years)   3. Diana Elizabeth Miller Iseman,   b. 3 Apr 1963   4. Sarah Jean Miller Meinershagen,   b. 3 Sep 1978, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas   5. Suzanne Lynette Miller Roduner Tull   6. Daniel Miller
  Documents » Slide Show		Bridal Shower- Pendleton, Betty 1 Bridal shower honors Mrs. Miller A bridal shower was given Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Clyde Rogers in honor of Mrs. Don Miller. Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Bill Hesse were hostesses. After several appropriate games, the guest of honor opened her many gifts, and lovely refreshments were served. Invited guests included the guest of honor, Mrs. Betty Miller, and Mrs. Paul Johnson, Mrs. Lane Dunigan, Mrs. Glen Davis, Miss Connie Johnon, Miss Shirley Pontius, Miss Sue Mason, Miss Sandy Molinari, Miss Phyllis Parker, Miss Barbara Jones, all of Topeka; Miss JoAnn Swenson from Lawrence; Mrs. Eugene Grace and Ellen of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Don Hatch and Ethel Jo, Lenexa, Kansas; Miss Sarah McRoberts and Miss Olivia Me Roberts of Silver Lake; Mrs. Josephine Lieberhardt, Provo, Utah. Mrs. Adrienne Beer, Mrs. Vesta McKenzie, Mrs. Kitty Jones, Mrs. Minnie Rogers, Mrs. Gladys Viergever, Mrs. Violet Miller, Mrs. Naomi Pendleton, Miss Ellen Miller and Miss Ruth Miller, all of Willard; Mrs. Anna Lemon, Mrs. Etta Gutshall, Mrs. Betty Murray, Mrs. Opal Bush, Mrs. Cecelia Dolezilek, Mrs. Olga Parker, Mrs. Pauline Swenson, Mrs. Bernice French, Mrs. Florence Tuller, Mrs. Ruth Page, Mrs. Melba Gentry, Mrs. Mario Masters, Mrs. Marie Cowan, Mrs Millie Badura, Mrs. Nona Rafferty, Mrs. Christina Zickefoose, Mrs Irene Davis, Mrs. Helen Wilt. Mrs. Lorena Dick, Mrs. Hazel Olson, Mrs. Louella Sage, Mrs. Juanita Simmers, Mrs. Gertie Stiles, Mrs. Lura McCoy, Miss Patty Bixby, Miss Geraldine Masters, and Miss Jane Rogers, all of Rossville.
  		Bridal Shower- Pendleton, Betty 2 SHOWER HONORS MRS. BETTY MILLER Mrs. Betty Miller was the honor guest Saturday evening, March 29, at a miscellaneous shower given by the ladies of the West Union Ladies Aid Club at the home of Mrs. Hattie Grant. After a series of games, the bride went to the gift table and opened her many lovely gifts. Guests present were Mesdames Betty Miller, Naomi Pendleton, Violet Miller, Marie Masters, Eunice Crow, Marie Rogers, Rebecca Fouts, Hattie Grant, Opal Sheets, Margaret Billings, Fern Grant, Irene Miller, Mrs. Clyde Carrier and sons, Topeka, and Misses Marilene Pendleton, Geraldine Masters, Linda Ungeheuer, Ellen Miller. Those who sent gifts but were unable to attend were Lydia Fitzgerald, Kate Stevens and Mrs. Clyde Rogers, Miss Jane Rogers, and Mrs. Alberta Bauer.
  		Marriage- Pendleton, Betty-Miller, Donald Pendleton-Miller marriage is announced Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Pendleton of Willard announce the marriage of their daughter Betty to Mr. Donald Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller also of Willard. The bride is a student at Stormont School of Nursing in Topeka. Donald at present is engaged in farming. Both are graduates of Rossville High School. They are making their home on the Miller farm south of Willard.
  Last Modified	18 Oct 2025 18:23:05
  Family ID	F3406	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents

  Obituary- Miller, Donald D. Donald Miller (56) Passes Away Donald David “Don” Miller, age 85 of Rossville, passed away on July 25, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1938 in Topeka, KS, the son of John C and Violet Miller. Don attended Willard Grade School and graduated from Rossville High School in 1956. After spending one year at K-State, he was called to join his father to run the family farm. Don married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth “Betty” Miller on March 1, 1958. Don and Betty enjoyed 60 years of marriage, before Betty’s passing in 2018. Their marriage weathered the ups and downs of building the family farm and raising their 6 children. Don’s dedication to the family farm was tremendous. His extraordinary work ethic and countless hours in the field/tractor/barn built the farm to where it could support 4 families - a rare feat for a family farm. Don was proud to pass his knowledge to his sons, David and Daniel, when they joined the farm after they graduated from college. Don also saw the unique skill sets that his sons could bring to the farm that would enhance the operation. He loved driving by fields that David had planted and commenting on how straight the rows were and reaping the benefits of David’s mechanical skills that could fix anything that was broken. He enjoyed watching Daniel successfully build out the feedlot feeding program that has multiplied its earnings many times over. His children fondly remember spending time with Don on the farm - fixing fence, feeding cattle, working on 4-H projects, and other chores. Maybe not as fondly, they remember how ornery he could be. He loved to laugh, kid, tease and play practical jokes on his family and friends. He always had spearmint gum in his pocket and a joke or story to tell. In the small amount of time he wasn’t working, Don loved to join Betty in attending Rossville sporting events, even if they had no children or grandchildren to cheer on. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Miller and a son, David Miller. He is survived by his 4 daughters - LuAnn Baumchen and husband Paul (Lawrence), Diana Iseman and husband Jim (Burlington), Suzanne Tull and husband Ronnie (Willard) , Sarah Meinershagen and husband Kevan (Lawrence); 1 son – Daniel Miller and wife Jennifer (Willard); a daughter-in-law – Noel Miller (Dover); as well as 14 Grandchildren and 7 (almost 8!) great-grandchildren. Don wished for a private burial next to his wife Betty at the family farm. A private graveside service was held for immediate family on Saturday, July 27. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in his name to the Piper Funeral Home. All donations will be added to the “Don & Betty Miller Athletic Scholarship Fund”.