Donald C. Miller, 89, died Feb. 27, 2025, at his home in Goshen, Ind. He was born Feb. 10, 1936, near Emma, Ind., the second child of Clyde J. and Bertha (Leichty) Miller.

He lived most of his childhood years near Leo, Ind. He married Sylvia Steiner on Sept. 5, 1959, in Goshen. They vowed upon their engagement that “together we will serve the Lord,” which they did for more than 63 years. Don humbly shared his heart, humor and wisdom with others, even in his last days.

He graduated from Goshen College and earned a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming. He taught math at Christopher Dock Mennonite High School (1963-67) in Pennsylvania, Eastern Mennonite College (1968-72) and Broadway High School (1972-79) in Virginia and Westview High School (1979-80) and Bethany Christian High School (1980-94) in Indiana. In 1994 he began a new career as a certified nursing assistant, retiring in September 2024 at the age of 88. He also served as a funeral home greeter until his death.

He was a member at Waterford Mennonite Church and involved in lay ministry roles at the churches he attended in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Indiana. 

He was predeceased by his wife, Sylvia; and two brothers, Harold and Garold. 

He is survived by special friend Christine Falcon; sons Kevin (Lorene) and Carey (Joani); daughter Carla (chosen through adoption) and bonus daughter Christine (Glenn) Stutzman; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Forrest (Anne), Cliff, and Diane (Vern) Heacock; and a sister-in-law, Carol.

His cremated remains are housed in the Waterford Mennonite Church columbarium. His memorial service, held March 8, may be viewed at waterfordchurch.org/streaming.  

Lowell Detweiler