Ernest (Captain) Eugene Miller
March 2, 1933 — December 13, 2020
Ernest (Captain) Eugene Miller, 87, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 20 years, formerly of Mishawaka, IN, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Cape Coral. He was born March 2, 1933 in Lakeville, IN to Raymond and Erma Miller, now deceased.
Ernest was of the Methodist faith. “Cap” was a sea captain whose passion was sailing vessels from the Great Lakes down the Mississippi to Florida and the Bahamas and back. He had a profound love of motorcycles, owning over 40 in his lifetime. His adventurous soul took him all over the world. Cap captivated his audience sharing his plentiful life stories. He loved his family and was blessed with many friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Carolyn (Judy) Miller of Cape Coral; two loving children, ToniRae Hurley (Tim) of Cape Coral, and Raymond H Miller II (Maria) of Elkhart, IN; two siblings, Marilyn Gundlach (Jerry) of Plymouth, IN, and Howard Miller of Edwardsburg, MI; two grandchildren, Phillip Brittain and Eric Brittain; as well as two great grandchildren, Corey Brittain and Peyton Brittain. He was preceded in death by brothers John, Roland and Richard.
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Details to be announced via www.MullinsMemorial.com
Memorial Contributions in memory of Ernest Eugene Miller are suggested to Hope Hospice of Cape Coral, 2430 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL 33909.
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.
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