More detail on this person: George E. Miller,
70, passed away at home on Saturday, November
15, 2014 surrounded by his family.
George was born on October 5, 1944 to Hugh and
Gertrude (Hotchkiss) Miller in New York. George
was a veteran having served in the Marine Corps as
a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, earning the
Distinguished Flying Cross, three Purple Hearts
along with other numerous medals and
commendations. After returning from Vietnam he
continued as a helicopter pilot, living and
working throughout the United States until he
joined ThedaStar as one of the original pilots.
When he was working for County Rescue he and
his crew received the Distinguished Public Service
award from the Coast Guard for a heroic rescue in
the bay of Green Bay. He was always a very
professional pilot and received many awards for
his exemplary service.
He married Carolyn Fayas on February 14, 1981.
George loved flying but he loved his family even
more and he was always involved with his son from
being active in the Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts to
helping him rebuild his first car. He was a mentor
to all of those close to him from his wife, to his
son and his friends. Life with George was always
an adventure and after he was diagnosed with
pulmonary fibrosis he and Carolyn traveled the
country spending months living in Alaska and
throughout the country. He was a lifetime member
of the VFW, a leader of the Boy Scouts, and a
member of the model airplane flying club and the
special operations association.
George is survived by his wife, Carolyn Miller, a
son Dan (Sara) Miller, two sisters; Penny (Steve)
Marshall, Carol (Richard) Solomon, special
cousins; Janice, Sandy, and Chris, his
mother-in-law, Elaine (Ray) Lawrence,
father-in-law, Duane (Marilyn) Fayas,
sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Chris (Robert)
Ragland, Susan (Eugene) Benavides, and Don (Jill)
Fayas, nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
George was preceded in death by his parents, and
his aunt and uncle, Eunice and Cliff, and a
sister-in-law, Diane McCormick.
The memorial service for George will be held on
Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME TRI COUNTY
CHAPEL. A time of visitation will be held on
Thursday from 11:00 AM until the time of the
service at the funeral home. Interment will be in
the Riverside Cemetery in the spring. Military
Honors will be provided after the service.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.wichmannfargo.com
A special thank you to Mom, for being a wonderful
caregiver to Dad and a shining example of what
true love is, Dan
George's family would also like to thank Hospice
Affinity Visiting Nurses and special volunteer,
Clara for all of their wonderful care.
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