Lawrence W. Miller , age 84, of Pearl City, IL passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony's in Rockford, IL. He was born in Lena, IL on November 6, 1938 to the late Walter and Nellie (Harter) Miller. Lawrence married Sharon Wilkinson on February 22, 1957 in Carroll County.

Lawrence attended the country schools in the area. He was a member of Ebenezer/Salem United Church. Lawrence had worked as a welder for Stover Tanks for 22 years and hauled fuel for Stephenson and Ferrell Gas. He also farmed with his wife on their farmette. Lawrence enjoyed playing cards, hunting, mushroom hunting and fishing. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and playing with the kids. He especially enjoyed family time around the bonfires. He always said they had the best nieces and nephews around.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Sharon Miller; his daughters, Theresa (Bernie) Crackenberger and Connie Gillen; his son, Lawrence "Butch" (Doreen) Miller; his grandchildren, Eric (Jamie), Elizabeth, Dale (Mindy), Christopher, Tamara (Brandon), Darren, Kevin and Cody; his 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; his brother, Elmer Miller; his sister-in-law, Diane Wilkinson; and his brothers-in-law, Harry and Herbie Wilkinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandsons, Jamie and Butch; his great grandson, Dale Jr., his sisters-in-law, Alice (George) Yeager and Velma Wilkinson; and his brothers-in-law, Dwight (Estella) and Gene Wilkinson.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Salem United Church in Loran. There will be a visitation at Hermann Funeral Home in Pearl City on Monday, December 12, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Salem Cemetery in Loran. A memorial fund has been established.