Dennis Ray Miller
February 08, 1956 — October 26, 2025
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Dennis Ray Miller, 69, passed away October 26, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dennis was born February 8, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa to Richard and Maryann (Anania) Miller. Dennis enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and attending car shows in his free time. He retired from Polk County as a painter in 2020.
Dennis is survived by his son, Richard Lee Miller; siblings, Richard P (Muriel) Miller Jr, David (Cindy) Miller, Charlie (Juli) Miller, and Jerry Miller; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and friend, Celeste Comito.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard P Miller Sr and Maryann (Anania) Miller; and wife, Barbara Miller.
The family will greet friends on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the Society of Italian American’s presentation at 6:45 p.m. and a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road. Dennis will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Dennis to be dispersed among his favorite charities.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Carter Balvanz
10/31/2025
Every year my family and I would go up to Loon’s Nest Resort in Minnesota and we’d have the privilege of vacationing alongside Dennis and Celeste. He’d always be out fishing wayyy earlier than us, always catching bluegill and crappie. Just a super great guy that I’m so glad I got to meet. I really wish I’d gotten a chance to get to know him better and go fishing with him now that I’m older.
Theresa Woodley
10/30/2025
Dennis, we grew up as first cousins and neighbors, just across the alley. We shared a childhood at St. Anthony's School, Columbus Park and holidays, especially at Grandpa Mike's house. Family, Food and Neighbors in good times and bad. I thank God that you no longer suffer. I pray for your son and brothers. I pray for our parents and grandparents, relatives and neighbors who have gone before us, to welcome you in a place in heaven on the Southside of Des Moines in IA. Theresa
Jon and Kristy Steele
10/29/2025
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Dennis. We have enjoyed our visits with Dennis while spending time with Celeste. With members of our family being classic car owners and refurbishing them, we enjoyed our car talks and fishing stories. May God bless his memory. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Jon & Kristy Steele & Family
Crosslake, Minnesota