Phillipsburg resident Eldon L. “Butch” Miller passed away Sat., Nov. 8, 2014, at his home in Phillipsburg at the age of 74.

He was born April 5, 1940 in Phillips County, KS to Ellsworth “Mike” Miller and Hilda (Merklein) Miller.  Butch worked as a pumper in the oil fields.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly, of the home; three daughters: Kelly Bohl of rural Phillipsburg, Amy Stephen of Phillipsburg, and Wendy Shaw of rural Glade; one brother, Lannie Miller of Lake View, IA; one sister, Shirley Vanderplas of Phillipsburg; his mother-in-law, Della Cole of Englewood, CO; and six grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be held Friday, Nov. 14, at 2:00 p.m. in the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stuttgart, KS with Pastors Joel Hiesterman and George Candea-Kromm officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Stuttgart, with military honors by the U. S. Navy.

Friends may sign the book on Wednesday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 a.m.– 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg. The family will greet friends Thurs. evening from 7 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Stuttgart Community Center or the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Online condolences to:  www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.