William E. "Bill" Miller, Jr.

William E. “Bill” Miller, Jr., 82, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his residence.

Bill was born on September 7, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to William and Virginia (Eads) Miller. He married Sally Coryell in Peoria on April 19, 1963.

He is survived by his wife; son, Eric (Kimberly) Miller of Congerville, IL; daughter, Christine (Mark) Juchems of Tremont, IL; grandchildren, Melissa (Ethan) Blank, Maddie (Dan) Dunham, Cory (Michael) Birchfield, Josh (Lauren) Juchems, Allie (Sam) Bachman, Mitch (Julia) Juchems, and Jake (Sarah) Miller; fifteen great-grandchildren; and sister, Sue Rice.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Rick Miller.

Bill earned his Bacherlor’s Degree and had worked as a planning engineer for Caterpillar Tractor Company until his retirement. He trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior and loved and served his family.

Cremation rites have been accorded. The family is gathering privately to remember Bill. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.