March 17, 1958 — June 11, 2024

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Glenn Robert Miller was born on March 17, 1958, the third child of Robert B. and Jeanne (Curtiss) Miller. He joined Brenda and Bruce and his mother wished to name him Brian. His dad preferred Tommy. They compromised, calling him Glenn, though his dad always called him “Sammy.”

He grew up in the Clarkston Heights, in a house his Grandpa Curtiss built. Back then, the Heights was mostly open fields and orchards full of opportunities for an eager, adventuresome kid to hike and explore to his heart’s content.

Glenn attended all his schooling in Clarkston graduating with the “Great Class of 1976” along with many boyhood friends he had known since kindergarten. While in school, he joined the Future Farmers of America which put him in good stead for working with farmers in Asotin County including family friends, the Frank Johnson family.

Not long after graduation, he began working with his good friend Bill Spears, on a survey crew for Surveyors West. This job fit perfectly with his desire to be in the great outdoors.

Glenn furthered his education by attending Spokane Community College graduating in 1979 with an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology.

Looking around for new opportunities, Glenn began work at Central Pre-Mix (LS Jensen) in Post Falls. During this time he invested in real estate, starting with a single-wide mobile home in a new park in Post Falls and with his friend Bill Spears, a home on the Coeur d’Alene Golf Club course, followed by a house on Houser Lake.

Pre-Mix turned out to be a lifetime job that took him from the Idaho Panhandle to Missoula, Mont., where he was instrumental in starting a new plant for LS Jensen. He was very proud of the work he did setting up this very successful plant.

Living in Montana was a lifelong dream and he quickly purchased the perfect home — a big barn-style house surrounded by evergreen trees and a variety of wildlife.

Throughout his lifetime, Glenn made numerous friends and had many adventures including: hunting with his Landrus family, the Dickson Family and other friends, which included bagging a bear that he made into a rug that graced the floors and walls of each of his homes.

He owned a variety of motor vehicles including pickups, more pickups, sports cars, motorcycles, pickups and even a tractor. He even purchased a desired motorcycle in Mississippi and rode it all the way home, stopping and visiting family and friends along the way. Also, continuing a connection with his shirt-tail Miller cousins and spending time at their Georgetown Lake retreat in Montana.

Glenn retired from LS Jensen Montana in 2017 and decided to return to Clarkston to assist his mother who was struggling with health issues. Still yearning for the great outdoors, he purchased a beautiful piece of property in the woods outside of Anatone. It included an unfinished cabin which he worked on finishing the interior and adding a kitchen, bathroom and small shop. Many happy hours were spent at his oasis in the woods.

Throughout his life, Glenn had a devilish sense of humor, a winning grin and a tender heart. He was friendly, outgoing and no one stayed a stranger for long in his presence.

After successfully battling cancer and many other health issues the last seven years, he passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack on June 11, 2024, at the young age of 66. Our hearts are broken.

Glenn is survived and missed by his big sister and brother-in-law Brenda and Keith Crumpacker, his longtime friends Bill Spears, Rich Zellerhoff, Ron Landrus, Jeff and Scott Johnson, his aunts Phyllis Mahurin, MaryAnne Wheeler, and many cousins, and many, many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Bob (1971), mother Jeanne (2023), brother Bruce (1979), his Miller and Curtiss grandparents and his beloved furry friends, Sonny and Moses. They will be there to welcome him with open arms.

There will be a celebration of life at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 14, in the Sternwheeler Room at the Holiday Inn in Clarkston. Food and beverages will be provided. Please bring your stories to share.

“Say not in grief that he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was here.”