Leonard E. Miller Jr., 61, died July 8 at his home in Great Bend. Born Dec. 12, 1950 in Great Bend, he was the son of Leonard Jean and Edna (Kathman) Miller. A lifetime resident of Great Bend, he was a siding installer for Southard Corporation, worked at EQ Muffler and was a handyman for Joe Mayers.
Survivors include father, Leonard J. Miller of Great Bend; his mother, Edna Schneweis of Great Bend; three brothers, Kenny Miller and wife his Harlene and James Miller, both of Great Bend and Curtis Miller and his wife Linda of Salina; three sisters, Judy Blanchard and her husband Larry of Kansas City, Mo., Mary Ramsey and her husband Mike of Lyons and Sharon Miller and her husband Jeff of Great Bend; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Richard Schneweis; and one sister, Annette Pellett.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Anthony Columba Ekanem officiating. A Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the Leonard E. Miller Jr. Funeral Expense Fund. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements by    
Bryant Funeral Home*         
1425 Patton Road       
Great Bend, KS 67530
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, July 11, 2012