Perry L. Miller, 94, of Hutchinson, died October 18, 2019. He was born August 7, 1925, in rural Hutchinson, to Levi D. and Clara (Nisly) Miller.

Perry was an educator, serving as principal and teacher in the Reno County schools of Elm Hurst and Elreka for 32 years. After retiring from education, he worked in sales for Sturdi-Bilt Storage Barns for twenty years. Perry was a member of numerous organizations, including the boards of Prairie View in Newton, Mennonite Friendship Communities, MDS (Mennonite Disaster Service), and Et Cetera Shoppe. In addition, he was a member of Gideons International and as a young man, served in a health clinic in Puerto Rico with the Mennonite Central Committee. Perry was a faithful member of Center Amish Mennonite Church. For many years, he enjoyed teaching Bible classes at local prisons, and took part in prison revivals in Atmore, AL.

On November 11, 1948, he married Judith 'Judy' Schrock in Riverside, Iowa. They shared 67 years of marriage, prior to her death June 3, 2016. Perry and Judy did many activities together, especially after retirement. They enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends, and working trade shows, representing the family business. Together, they took loving care of their handicapped son.

Perry is survived by: sons, Gary Paul Miller and wife Rosanna, Linford James Miller, Allen Jason Miller, all of Hutchinson, Wilbur Jay Miller and wife Shirley of Columbus, OH; siblings, Willis Miller, Mahlon Miller, Fred Miller, all from Hutchinson, Mary Beachy and husband Joseph of Kalona, IA, Paul Miller and wife Martha, Emma Troyer and husband Oliver, all of Partridge; nine grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: his parents and siblings, Edwin, Harry, David, and Daniel Miller, and Elizabeth Wagler.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2019, at Center Amish Mennonite Church, 7611 W. Morgan, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in West Center Cemetery, Hutchinson. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church.
Memorials may be made to Mennonite Friendship Communities, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.