Creedon Duane Miller
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Creedon Duane Miller was born in Washington, Iowa on August 28, 1956 to Armenta Florence (Hock) Miller and Sylvester Duane Miller. He was the eldest of three boys, Curtis (Wife Andrea, Daughters Chloe and Sara) and Craig Miller (Wife Nancy, Son Isaac and Daughter Rebekah).
Creedon married wife Debra Lynn Brown-Miller on October 27, 1990 becoming an instant father to Stacey Renee Blakely (Husband Jason, Sons Jaden and Devin), Katrina Leigh Blakely, William Butler Kasper IV (Wife Linda, Sons Bronx, Luca, Felix, Sage) and Janet Nichole Kasper.
Creedon Graduated highschool in 1974 from Big Springs Highschool in Pennsylvania. He then attended Hesston College in Hesston, Kansas before moving briefly to Houston, Texas. He received an associates degree from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and later also attended night classes at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri.
Creedon served 3 years in the army as a medic, stationed for some time in Germany. During that time he spent his leave traveling through Europe by train before returning to the USA. He shared his travels via the photos he took while visiting the wonderful sites he recorded there.
Once back in the states he started his career in waste water treatment in Ames, Iowa as a part time employee. He moved to Columbia, Missouri to work fulltime for the City of Columbia Wastewater Treatment Plant. He retired from the city after spending 35 years working at the Columbia Wastewater Treatment Plant on January 1, 2021 due to a recurring cancer diagnosis.
Creedon had a passion for sustainability; he took up gardening and later on added chickens for a supply of fresh vegetables and eggs. He was well known as a cycling enthusiast, riding his favorite electric bicycle the then 13 miles it took roundtrip to work and home.
He was a seeker of spiritual knowledge and understanding throughout his life. He attended many churches over his life; in Columbia he sat with a Buddhist group, went to Quaker Meetings and was a member of Unity of Columbia.
He was always up for a debate in front of Coffee Zone with his favorite cup of coffee. Debra and Creedon spent many Saturday mornings enjoying conversations there.
Creedon is survived by his wife Debra, daughters Stacey (Jason), Katrina, and Janet, and son William (Linda). He’s also survived by his grandsons Jaden, Devin, Bronx, Luca, Felix, and Sage, parents Duane and Flo, brothers Curtis (Andrea) and Craig (Nancy), nephew Isaac, and nieces Chloe (Mack), Rebekah, and Sara.
There will be plans for a memorial tree through the Memorial Heritage Tree & Bench Program through the City of Columbia. Memorial contributions are suggested to Habitat for Humanity.
Deb and Family,
I feel very special to have known you and Creedon, though briefly. Your love and care for little people grew into so much more during Creedon’s illness. You gave of yourself in measure many of us can only hope to have under the circumstances.
Your mention of the connection of Poe and Creedon is another attribute of a faith that is strong. I pray that it will sustain you all during this difficult time.
Deb,
Words cannot express the sadness I have in my heart for you and your family! I wish to express our sincere condolences! Cherish your wonderful memories knowing he was loved by so many. May He Rest In Peace????? Deb
Deb,
Words cannot express the sadness I have in my heart for you and your family! I wish to express our sincere condolences! Cherish your wonderful memories knowing he was loved by so many. May He Rest In Peace????? Deb
Deb and family, sorry for your loss. Sorry too for all the work phone calls to the house at all times of the day. Creedon was always one that I could rely on to go to work to cover different situations. His dedication to his family and work will be missed. The world needs more people like Creedon to make the world a better place. Creedon and I had our differences over the years but we worked them out, as a co-worker and his supervisor his opinion always mattered to me. I have lots of memories of Creedon over the years of knowing him, he made me laugh several times. I will always remember him when my fathers birthday comes around. I hope he can make my father laugh in heaven as much as he made me. I will never forget the day at Trumans when I retired that he met my daughter for the first time, Creedon, doing a shot today in your memory, you know what I mean!