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. The service will be livestreamed from the Hamilton's website for those unable to attend in person.
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.
Bill &Linda McCarthy
11/05/2025
We want to express our deepest sympathies to the Miller family. As neighbors we were allowed in to their outside gatherings where many great conversations occurred with Richard ,Maryann Dennis and all present. Our respect for Dennis and his brothers is deep after seeing how they cared for their Mother when she got sick-it was truly special and selfless.
Lynette Sievers
11/05/2025
I am so sorry to see this. Dennis was such a kind, loving, and appreciative man. Paula and I grew to love him from his many visits to our clinic. May his family find comfort in their memories and faith. I’m sure he will be sorely missed. 😢
Cassey Spencer (food-service)
11/04/2025
Handsome, although we only met for a short time, you made a lasting impact. This is not a goodbye but a see you later. I want to say thank you to your family for sharing you with me and being so kind may God bless you all. Cassey S
Action Electric
11/03/2025
Dave and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time. Thinking of you!
Sincerely,
Your friends at Action Electric
Rob and Coleen Swisher
11/02/2025
Dear David and Family,
Thinking and praying for your family. May eternal rest grant unto Denny oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of the faithfully departed thru the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Vonnie Jobe
11/02/2025
I will miss Dennis. Laddie and I enjoyed our Sunday breakfast times at the Waveland with you and your beautiful Celeste. You two are a perfect couple of 29 years. We liked the vegetables you both shared with us and all your collections of yard art. You never got to taste my homemade pasta and we never had our contest of who makes the best pasta. You would of won. You have been promoted to your heavenly Kings palace. You are at peace now. We will watch over your Celeste for you. We will see you when we get promoted to paradise with you and our loved ones.
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