Craig Lamont Miller

Craig Lamont Miller of Hampshire, Illinois, died peacefully on September 4, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1951, in Elgin, Illinois, to Emmert and Myrtle (Barker) Miller. Craig grew up in East Dundee, Illinois, attended Dundee High School and Elgin Community College, and soon met his wife, Susan (Fog) Miller. The couple married on June 15, 1974, and moved to Hampshire, Illinois, where they raised their family and resided for the next 51years. He served on the Hampshire Park District Board, retired from Eby-Brown after over 30 years, and then took a part-time job with NAPA for the past 8 years. Craig enjoyed being active in his sons’ lives, and that extended to his grandchildren as well, as he made memories by planning events, especially family vacations, trips to sports games, ballpark tours, and weekend trips to see an entire White Sox series. These events often came with a coloring contest, dog judging, and more sports watching. He vacationed in many states through the years: more recently, a train trip across the country, an Alaskan Cruise, Vermont, Hawaii, Arizona, and a 50th wedding anniversary trip with the entire family to Tennessee. An avid Blackhawks, Bears, and White Sox fan, Craig was also known for his love for playing Strat-O-Matic Baseball and APBA Football games with his friends and family, and collecting dice and Coca-Cola items. Craig appreciated staying busy and spending time outdoors, whether he was taking care of his yard or going on countless walks with his wife, during which he’d pick up the morning paper at the local gas station or talk to neighbors around town. He always had a funny story to share, found the humor in everyday moments, and had a positive outlook on life. More than anything, his unmistakable laugh and the joy it brought to those around him will be deeply missed. Craig is survived by his wife, Susan; his two sons, Troy (Michelle) Miller and Brett (Jennifer) Miller; his grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Payton, and Paige; sister, DeeAnn Hare; brother, Gary (Kathy) Miller; sister-in-law, Laura (Vince) Carlo; sister-in-law, Bonnie (Mark) Evans; nephew, Doug Hare; niece, Andrea (JB) Tiberi; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Craig was preceded in death by both parents; father-in-law, Peter Fog; and mother-in-law, Marjorie Fog. A celebration of Craig’s life will take place on Friday, November 27, 2026, at the Hampshire Township Building, 170 Mill Avenue, Hampshire, IL 60140, with an open house from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The family invites you to wear attire representing your favorite sports team, if you wish. In honor of Craig, the family asks that donations be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation at https://www.parkinson.org/.

Craig Lamont Miller

November 27, 1951 - September 4, 2026