Neil Miller

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Neil Louis Miller, 76, of Pittsburg, KS, died at 7:58 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017, surrounded by loved ones at his home. 

Iron Neil battled illness with courage, humor and grace over the past several years. He was born in Pittsburg on September 30, 1940, the son of Antone Joseph and Lila Agnes (Walter) Miller. He graduated from St. Mary’s in Pittsburg in 1959. 

On June 20, 1962, he was united in marriage to Mary Nell Pattinson in Pittsburg. They were married for 49 years before she preceded him in death on September 13, 2011. Early in his career, Mr. Miller worked as a barber, both in Pittsburg and in Wichita, KS. He later worked for 26 years as a conductor for the Kansas City Southern Railroad, retiring in 1998. Mr. Miller enjoyed following the stock market and was an avid fan of Pitt State athletics, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Kansas City Royals, the Kansas City Chiefs, and KU and K-State athletics. He loved his family dearly, and was happiest when with his eight grandchildren. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard. Membership was held in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. 

Survivors include two sons, Mark J. Miller and his wife Marlene of Wichita, KS and Eric N. Miller and his wife Kelly of Pittsburg; a daughter, Julie A. Carter and her husband Christopher of Overland Park, KS; a sister, Cecelia Zupon of Chicopee, KS; eight grandchildren, Dr. Meagan Miller (Andy Gonzalez), Rachel Miller, Stephanie Miller, Mitchell Carter, Maggie Carter, Owen Miller, Caleb Miller and Sarah Miller. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife; his parents; three brothers, Joe Miller, Arthur Miller and Roy Miller; and three sisters, Barbara Sievert, Carolyn Hartshorn and Mary Ann Jones. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 9th, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with Fr. David Voss as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. A parish rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8th, at the Brenner Mortuary. The family will receive friends following the rosary. The family suggests memorials be made to the Salvation Army and/or The Lord’s Diner. Memorials may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends and family may also leave online condolences at www.brennermortuary.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.