Clarence was born on March 19, 1926, in Bear Creek Township, the son of Joseph and Orpha (Youngs) Miller.

Clarence grew up in Clarion and on Nov. 30, 1963, he married Sue C. Davis at the Boyne City United Methodist Church parsonage. Clarence served during WWII in the United States Army. While serving in the infantry he was wounded his first week in France. Clarence worked for Grand Rapids Forging and Steel for 28 years, retiring in 1983, and then moved to Boyne City. He enjoyed camping, gardening and traveling. He had always wished to take U.S. 2 all the way to California to see the redwood trees Clarence was one of the best cribbage players and he taught all of his sons and grandchildren to play. He was a member in the VFW and the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife Sue; sons Denny (Laura) Miller, Dave (Kathy) Miller, Rick (Holly) Kurtz, Randy Kurtz and Gary (Ruth) Kurtz; 14 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; brother, Harold Miller; sister, Betty (Kieth) Clevenger and many nieces and nephews.

Clarence is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ernest Ladluader, Leo Miller and Gerald Miller; sisters, Elise Klienschrodt, Mary Ness, Annabelle McDonald, Ivelou Wasoski and Lula Moran.

Visitation was held Sunday, Sept. 23, at Stackus Funeral Home in Boyne City.

A funeral service was held on Monday, Sept. 24, at Christ Lutheran Church in Boyne City, with Rev. Kenneth Bernthal serving as celebrant. Burial will take place at Dunkard Cemetery.

The family suggest memorial contributions be directed to Christ Lutheran Church in Boyne City.