Dennis D. Miller, 70, of Emmaus, died peacefully in his home May 13, 2020. He was the husband of Gale E. (Gilbert) Miller. They would have celebrated 50 years of marriage Aug. 1. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Levi E. S. Miller and Elsie P. (Youse).

He was a member of St. John’s UCC, Emmaus and worked as a custodian in the East Penn School District for 22 years prior to retiring in 2006.

He enjoyed working on tractors and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

He was a girls high school softball coach at Allen, Stroudsburg and Whitehall high schools and previously coached youth softball for Emmaus teams.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Melisa D. Christ and Dana M. and her husband, Chris Perna; grandchildren, Joshua Jr. and Noah Christ, Kylee and Chayce Perna; brother, Ronald R.; beloved dog, Phoebe. He was predeceased by a daughter, Jodi Lee.

Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Suite 100, Allentown, 18103 or to the Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, 18103.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus.