Larry Leo Miller, affectionately known as “The Colonel,” of Columbia, Maryland, passed away at home on October 25, 2026, surrounded by his family. He passed away after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Larry was born on February 8, 1947, in Newton, Illinois, the son of Roscoe and Adeline (Westendorf) Miller. He married Monica (James) on May 14, 2010, and they were blessed with 16 loving years of marriage.
Larry lived a life dedicated to the service of both God and his country. He was commissioned into the United States Army, where he served with distinction for 30 years. Throughout his military career, Larry received numerous awards, medals, and honors for his brave service to his country.
On May 7, 1988, he was ordained as a Deacon in the Catholic Church by the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., at the National Cathedral. He faithfully served God in this role for more than 30 years, sharing his faith through his moving homilies at Mass and celebrating countless weddings, baptisms, funerals, and other sacraments and ministries in service to the Lord.
Larry’s legacy lives on through his beloved wife, Monica J. Miller; his children, Denise (Jimmy) Stamper, Laura (Ryan) Guenin, Kenneth (Anne) Miller, and Justin (Maria) Guenin; and his cherished grandchildren, Jayden Stamper, Scarlett Guenin, Dane Stamper, Emma Guenin, Adeline Miller, Jack Miller, Sofia Guenin, and Ana Guenin. He is also survived by his siblings, Gerald Miller, Shirley (Roger) Woodard, John (Kathy) Miller, and Lou (Cheryl) Miller, as well as many nieces, nephews, and their families.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe Miller; his mother, Adeline Miller; his sister, Marilyn (Miller) Fritchley; and his sister-in-law, Anna Marie Miller.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in his honor in Newton, Illinois. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA).
