Obituary of Gerald C. Miller

Gerald C. Miller, Sr., 90, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Compassionate Care Hospice at Robert Wood Johnson, surrounded by his daughters. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong resident of Lawrence Twp. Gerald was a Veteran of WWII having proudly served his country as a Gunners Mate with the US Navy. He worked for Kohn’s Bakery and Bread and Freihofers Bakery. Gerald is a retiree of Griffith Electric, where he was employed as a truck driver for many years. He was a member for 60 years and bartender for 40 years at VFW Post #3022, and member of the American Legion Post #458. Gerald was a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, and enjoyed golfing and bowling. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be sorely missed. Son of the late Jacob and Helen Miller, husband of the late Kathleen Miller, nephew of the late Camille Zimmerman whom he was raised by, brother of the late Gene Miller, father of the late Gerald C. Miller, Jr.; he is survived by four daughters Sheila and Richard Lenz, Pamela and Lenny Genovay, Colleen and David Servis, and Nancy Miller; six grandchildren Richard and Nicole Lenz, Joey and Leyla Genovay and Kiernan and Molly Servis; two brothers and one sister-in-law Rev. Paul and Peggy Miller and Rev. Bruce Miller; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jack and Pat Kiernan, Pat and Judy Kiernan, Rich and Carol Kiernan and Joy and Win Wright ; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will begin on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Hamilton, NJ. Family and friends may call on Monday evening from 5-8PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VFW Post # 3022, 736 Cherry Tree Lane, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.