Rex Dale Miller
Rex Dale Miller, 80, of Manhattan, KS passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 15, 2023 at home surrounded by family.
He was a fifth generation Kansan, with many of his ancestors settling in Morris County.
Born October 9, 1943, to Dale Miller and Virginia Walker Miller, he graduated from Council Grove High school, and later received a pastoral degree from Manhattan Bible College and a teaching degree from Fort Hays State Teachers College. He pastored at Glen Elder Christian Church, Jewel Christian Church, and started a new Christian church in Yukon, OK. Falling into his true calling at McCoy Christian Supply in Salina, KS, he later continued to minister at Christian Books and Gifts in Manhattan, KS for 30 years. He enjoyed helping churches and making sure customers had the exact book they needed.
He married Sharry, the love of his life, in 1963, who survives him. Rex is also survived by brothers Kenneth and John, children Stephen (Elise), Joseph (Kathleen), Deborah Adams (Greg), Sarah Zingone (Eddie), Esther Paradesi (Martin), Elizabeth Conkling (Jeremy), and Ruth Setiyono (Tri). He is survived by 31 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Rex was predeceased by his parents Dale and Virginia Miller, son Philip Dale (baby) and grandchildren Katy Miller and Jonathan Adams. He is buried in the White City Cemetery.
Contributions can be given in lieu of flowers in memory of Rex to Living Word Church, Manhattan Christian College, or non-profit organization of choice.
A memorial service will be held at Living Word Church on November 18, 2023 at 2 pm in Manhattan, KS. This service can be viewed on Facebook Live: “Living Word Church, Manhattan” or YouTube: @livingwordchurchmanhattan2799