Dean Brian Miller

Dean “Brian” Miller, 78, Peoria, IL formally of Oswego, IL passed away July 01, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.  He was born to Raymond and Lucille (Johnson) Miller on February 27, 1948 in Red Wing, Minnesota.  Brian married Diane Wedeen on August 01, 1981 in Geneva, IL.  She survives Brian.

He enjoyed NASCAR since the 70s, loved keeping his cars clean, taking care of his family and friends. Brian enjoyed his neighborly weekly competition of who was going to mow first. He loved going to Rock Steady BoxIng for Parkinson’s on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Brian was an Army Veteran and proud to serve his country. He was  able to participate in the April 2024 Honor Flight out of Peoria International Airport.

Brian is survived by his wife, Diane Miller; son, Jason Miller (Melinda Miller) Flora IL; daughter, Kendall Malmberg (Dane Malmberg) Elmwood IL; grandson, Trey Miller; granddaughter, Karsyn Malmberg; brother, Raymond Jr Miller Inver Grove Heights MN; brother, Dennis Bruce Miller (Barbara Miller) Altoona WI; in-laws, Paul Wedeen, Valerie Beville, Eric Wedeen, Kristen Christen and Ken Wedeen; non-Blood family: JoAnn Kline-Wedeen, Anne Wedeen, Mike Christen, Teresa Wedeen; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and many cherished lifelong friends. 

Brian is preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Marleen Miller; sister, Karen Buck, brother-in-law Dean Buck, 

He will be buried in his hometown cemetery, Eidsvold Lutheran Cemetery in Esdaile, Wisconsin.