Obituary for Dr. Maclynn H. Miller
Dr. Maclynn "Mac" Miller, age 87, a lifelong resident of Watertown, SD, passed away at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD on February 9, 2020 following a stroke.
Mac was born at Watertown on July 4, 1932 to former Superintendent of Schools Dwight D. Miller and Agnes (LaFleur) Miller. He practiced dentistry for more than fifty years, including recognition for service excellence in the United States Army, and was highly regarded by his patients and colleagues. He balanced his career with a love of the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.
His many years of service to the community followed in the footsteps of his parents. He served on the Watertown School Board, Watertown Parks Board, board of the South Dakota Delta Dental Association, and many offices in a life of service to Rotary International.
He is survived by Helen, his loving wife of 63 years; sons Gregory, of Spokane, Washington and Douglas of Orlando, Florida; and sister Margaret Hannemann of Willmar, Minnesota.
He was beloved by his six grandchildren: Daniel, Matthew, Rachael, Adam, Jonathan, and Andrew, who have fond memories of being in the outdoors with grandpa; and also survived by three great-grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by his many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD.
If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the Arrow Education Foundation, P.O. Box 730, Watertown, SD 57201, Salvation Army or Codington County Historical Society.
Mac was born at Watertown on July 4, 1932 to former Superintendent of Schools Dwight D. Miller and Agnes (LaFleur) Miller. He practiced dentistry for more than fifty years, including recognition for service excellence in the United States Army, and was highly regarded by his patients and colleagues. He balanced his career with a love of the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.
His many years of service to the community followed in the footsteps of his parents. He served on the Watertown School Board, Watertown Parks Board, board of the South Dakota Delta Dental Association, and many offices in a life of service to Rotary International.
He is survived by Helen, his loving wife of 63 years; sons Gregory, of Spokane, Washington and Douglas of Orlando, Florida; and sister Margaret Hannemann of Willmar, Minnesota.
He was beloved by his six grandchildren: Daniel, Matthew, Rachael, Adam, Jonathan, and Andrew, who have fond memories of being in the outdoors with grandpa; and also survived by three great-grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by his many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD.
If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the Arrow Education Foundation, P.O. Box 730, Watertown, SD 57201, Salvation Army or Codington County Historical Society.