Jere Miller

Jere F. Miller, 82, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Community Hospital in St. Marys. He was born October 12, 1932 at Topeka, the son of Frank A. "Fritz" and Germaine Ronnau Miller. Jere grew up in St. Marys and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1950. He served in the US Army. Jere worked alongside his parents at the Miller Department Store in St. Marys for many years before his retirement. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657. Jere was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed traveling He was preceded in death by his parents. Among survivors are cousins, John P. Ronnau, Judy DeVader, Mary Lee Fields, Charles Ronnau, Robert Ronnau and Marilyn Alberg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 1, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Miller will lie in state from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Bus Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.