Dr. Mark Miller Age 72 of Corunna passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his home. A Celebration of Mark's life will be held 11am Monday May 10, 2021 at Nelson-House Funeral Home with Pastor Dana Beland officiating. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home on Sunday, May 9, 2021 from 2pm to 8pm. Mark was born August 21, 1948 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of John and Mary (Sprow) Miller. He graduated from Defiance High School in Ohio, attended John Wesleyan College, where he met Jimsey. Then transferred to Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Studies/ Science. In 1975 he completed teaching requirements, and earned his Master of Arts Degree in Education Administration in 1982. In 1996 Mark earned his Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction from Wayne State University. Mark enjoyed his family, sports, travel, and a special love for Miller and Emme. He worked for Corunna Public Schools from 1975-1996 . Mark taught math, science and physical education at both elementary and middle school levels. He also coached at the middle school, JV, and varsity levels for a number of sports. During this time Mark also served as an administrator, serving as an Elementary Principal, Academically Talented Coordinator, Curriculum Director and State/ Federal Grant Director and Assistant Superintendent. The summer of 1996 Mark welcomed the opportunity to become the Superintendent of Byron Area Schools. He enjoyed the next 11 years serving the Byron community. In 2008 Mark came back to Corunna as School Superintendent. Due to health reasons Mark retired in 2012 but continued teaching post graduate classes at University of Michigan Flint from 2014-2018. He dedicated much of his life serving the community. Mark was on numerous boards and committees at the local, county, and state levels. Shiawassee Community Mental Health Board, Byron Chamber of Commerce, Memorial Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors, Michigan Senate K-12 Education Advisory Committee, Junior Livestock Association, and the Rotary International are just a few to mention. Mark was also a business owner. He and Jimsey owned Anthony’s Dairy Delight in Owosso and Chippewa Hills golf course. He married Jimsey Graves at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Durand on June 29, 1968. Mark is survived by his wife Jimsey; daughter Amy (Nicholas) Holek; three granddaughters, Miller Lantis, Emme Lantis and Raegan Holek; grandson, Brock Holek;sister, Rachelle Denny; brother, Matthew (Sherrill) Miller; sisters-in-law, Georgia Graves, Jill Kazen, Judy(Jerry) Riggs;Brother-in-law James (Linda) Graves, and many more loving family members and dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Miller; parents-in-law Dr. James and Jean Graves; sister-in-law Cathy Evatt; brother-in-law Rev. James Denny; niece Dr. Victoria Teague. Memorial contributions suggested to Shiawassee Community Foundation.