Fredric H. Miller Obituary (1938 - 2016)

Fredric H. Miller, 78, of Normal, died at 2:19 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.There will be private services at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. The family will receive friends at a celebration of life/open house in Freds memory from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016 at El Toro Mexican Restaurant, 3805 Ballybunion Road, Bloomington, IL 61704. Cremation rites have been accorded by Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.He was born February 6, 1938 in Bloomington, son of Earl Melton and Virginia Balmer Miller. He married Shirley J. Stein.Surviving are his children, Mike (Darlene) Miller of Lincoln, Mark and Rodney Miller, both of Normal and Mitzi Wilson of Bloomington; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Chris (Terri) Miller of Normal and Tim (Judi) Miller of Indian Head Park. Fred also leaves behind his best buddy, Carolyn Deutsch of Normal.He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.Fred was the co-owner and operator of Miller True Value Hardware in Bloomington. He enjoyed fishing, playing billiards, boating and taking his kids and grandkids water skiing. Fred truly enjoyed the outdoors and being in the sun.