Miller, Michael 1947-2023 St. Joseph, Mo.

Michael Miller, 77, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born May 4, 1947, to Leslie E. and Shirley J. (Rice) Miller, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Michael married Rhonda Jean Payne on Nov. 23, 1985.

He worked for Missouri Highway and Transportation for over 11 years.

Michael enjoyed golfing and flying remote-controlled airplanes.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife; children, Michelle Taylor (Glen), Todd Miller, and Lesley Branch (Michael); grandchildren, Joshua Branch, Steven Branch, Claire Cook (Trey), Erin Taylor, Amy Taylor (Allison), Carson Miller, and Drew Miller; great-granddaughter, Olivia Cook.

Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals.

Online guest book and obituary at www.simplifyfunerals.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.