Matthew “Matt” A. Miller, 31, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2022.
He was born October 21, 1990, in Dixon, IL to Gaye (Ortgiesen) and William Miller. He graduated from Dixon
High School in 2009. Matt then went on to graduate from the University of Illinois in 2013, and then received
his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in December of 2017, from St. Ambrose University.
Matt loved to be on the golf course. He also loved to tell of his expeditions hiking and camping at the National
Parks with his best buddies. Trips to the Boundary waters and Quetico Park with his Uncle John and friends
were the most relaxing and comforting times. Matt’s passion for sports included rooting for the Fighting Illini
basketball team, various pro golfers including Tiger Woods, and the Green Bay Packers. If you had the
opportunity to have a passionate conversation with Matt, you would find that he wasn’t opinionated, he was
just “right”. He will be remembered for his quick wit and always up for playing any type of sport.
Those left to honor his memory include his parents, Gaye and William Miller (Plover, WI), sister Mallory (Ed)
Barcham (Bloomingdale, IL), niece Peyton Barcham (Bloomingdale, IL). His fishing buddy and uncle, John
Ortgiesen (San Diego, CA), his uncle Michael Miller (Dixon, IL), cousin Brian (Christine) Miller, his grandmother
and step grandfather Carol and William Wadsworth (Dixon, IL), and his adoring cat “Donald”. He was
preceded in death by his uncle Cris Ortgiesen, grandparents Rita and Melvin McConnell, and Grandfather
Maurice Ortgiesen.
A Celebration of Matt’s Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28 th at The Next Picture
Show, 113 W. 1 st St, Dixon, IL.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Matt’s name, with part of the memorials going to The
Elite Team Wisconsin Jiujitsu.
Please visit our website to share your stories and leave your condolences for the family
www.ballhornchapels.com
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