Douglas Andrew Miller, 76, of Perryville, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital after a hard battle with cancer.
He was born Nov. 12, 1948, in Bismarck to Anzel and Geneva (Jaycox) Miller.
Douglas was a devoted husband to Janet (Schmidt) Miller for 51 years and a loving father to April (Miller) Luvin.
After graduating from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, he had a successful 37-year career with Union Pacific Railroad as a senior claims representative.
He instilled in his daughter and grandsons the importance of hard work and doing what is right. Beyond his professional achievements, Douglas enjoyed traveling with his family. He especially cherished trips to Florida with his grandsons and loved his home filled with cats. He was a true role model, leaving a lasting legacy of love and dedication.
Survivors include his wife, Janet (Schmidt) Miller; daughter, April (Mike) Luvin of Weldon Springs; two grandchildren, Connor Michael and Andrew Douglas; two brothers, David (Jan) Miller of Salina, Kan., and Edward Miller of Sikeston; as well as uncles, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, 11 nieces and nephews, and 22 great-nieces and -nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters-inlaw, Barbara and Debbie; brother-in-law, Michael; and two nieces/nephews.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville, and will continue from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at the funeral home.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville, with the Rev. Christopher Seah officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary in Jackson.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome. com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
