Verenal LeRoy Miller, 75, of Newton died Saturday August 17, 2013. He was born October 1, 1937 in Newton, the son of Clark and Elsie Kimball Miller. He graduated from Newton High School in 1955 and from Wichita University with an engineering degree in 1960. He worked as an engineer in the heating and air conditining industry for more than 50 years, most of those years with Honeywell and Superior Supply. In 2001 he was very proud to found Superior Control Concepts with his son Brad.
Vern married Elizabeth A. Nickel on September 2, 1956. Music was an integral part of their lives and in addition to being a part-time music and youth minister for more than 30 years, their family also traveled for many years performing and singing throughout the Midwest. Vern and Liz lived in various places throughout their married life, returniing to Newton in 1992.
Survivors: wife, Liz of Newton; two sons, Bradley D. (Barbara) of Peck and Brian E. (Leah) of Kansas City, Missouri; daughter, Debra Engels of Naperville, Illinois; four brothers, Dale, Mark, Neil and Sam and one sister, Becky Jo Crupper. His grandchildren are Jennifer Miller, Elizabeth Engels, Jaclyn Miller, Jonah Miller and Brilee Miller.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Dorothy Ashcraft and Shirley Hall.
A memorial service will be Friday August 23 aa 10:00 a.m. at NewSpring Church in Wichita, followed by a graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.
1937 - 2013 (75 years)