MARCH 9, 2011 -- Theodore Miller Jr., 84, a lifelong Morris resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Higbie Road on Monday morning, March 7, 2011.
He was born March 3, 1927, the son of the late Theodore and Mary Miller. Ted was involved in the Morris community his whole life as a member of the Boy Scouts, the volunteer fire department, the Morris Grange, the senior center and Morris Congregational Church.
He is survived by his two sisters, Janet Weik of Morris, and Rosemary Hoffman of Nampa, Idaho, and was predeceased by his brother, Donald Miller. He was an important uncle to Kevin Weik, Rodney Weik, Lori Margaitis, Julie Weik of New Hampshire, Greg Weik of Idaho, and Timothy Miller of Michigan. Emma and Colby Weik spent many happy times in their home living with Uncle Ted for the last 11 years. He had special relationships with his other nieces and nephews: Ryan and Jeremy Margaitis, Keely and Ericka Weik, Nick, Christine and Eric Parrot, and Theo Miller.
Ted worked for many years as the custodian at James Morris School. He loved cars and taking part in senior center activities.
Donations may be made to the Morris Fire Department or Morris Congregational Church. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11, at Morris Congregational Church. Arrangements entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home of Litchfield. |