Tuck was born in Danville Illinois on July 5, 1953. He was the son of Harvey & Shirley (Rohrer) Miller.

Tuck graduated from Danville high school in 1971. Shortly after graduation he joined the United States Navy. Tuck was inducted into the Navy on the infield of Wrigley field prior to a ball game. In boot camp Tuck was in the Cub Company. He proudly served during the years of the Viet Nam conflict. Tuck was first stationed in San Diego California serving on the USS Henry B Wilson for 2 years. He was later stationed in Norfolk Virginia where he served on the USS John F Kennedy Aircraft carrier. He was a barber by day and disc jockey at night. After serving honorably he returned to Danville. He worked a couple years with the Danville Police department. He then joined the Danville Fire department where he served 6 years.

Tuck returned to San Diego in 1982. On July 3, 1987 Tuck married Evelyn Berdella Bandle in San Diego. He worked shipyard security for a short while. He then began working for the San Diego Transit driving a trolley for 25 years.

After retirement he returned to his home town of Danville. He became active in TOPS. He was a stadium announcer for the Danville Dans. He became active with Ambucs. He was a ham radio operator NF9T

He was well known for playing Santa Claus. He was the downtown Danville Santa as well as Santa in the annual Christmas parade. He was a die hard Cubs fan. He also enjoyed bowling. He was inducted into the Bowlers Hall Of Fame. He also gave a weekly bowling report in The Commercial News and on Facebook so the Danville bowlers can be recognized for their achievement.

Tuck was well known for his humor and quick wit. He always had a joke or two to tell you whether you heard it before or not. His ultimate goal was to see you smile.

Tuck was afflicted with Parkinson's. It took a toll on his livelihood. It may have slowed him down some but he was determined not to let it beat him.

Tuck was an inspiration to many. He never met a stranger.

Tuck is survived by his Mother, wife Evelyn, his daughters Vivian Miller of Stewart, Florida and Evanna (Phil) Morgan of Lemore, California. He has 4 Grandchildren, and 1 Great Granddaughter, many nieces and nephews.

Also surviving is a brother Greg (Billie), Robin, & Mark Foote. A sister Channa Cales of Georgetown.

He was proceeded in death by his Father, 1 brother and a sister.

A celebration of Tuck's life will be at Kruger-Coan-Pape Funeral Home on Wednesday March 17, 2021. Visitation 3:00-6:00. Service to follow with Pastor Kenneth Young officiating.

Current CDC and IDPH guidelines will be strictly enforced regarding social distancing, masks, and allowable numbers.

Donations can be made to the Danville Bowlers Association, Ambucs, Danville Amateur Radio club.

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Tuck Miller, NZ6T, got into ham radio in August of 1991. Wasting little time, he became active with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), where he held both an Assistant DEC position, and then became the District Emergency Coordinator for San Diego’s Southern District. Tuck also accepted the positions of Affiliated Club Coordinator, Public Information Coordinator, and Official Observer Coordinator. In 1996, Tuck was appointed to the ARRL WARC99 committee, which proposed new, changes to the Amateur Radio Structure. He was asked to become Assistant Section Manager under the tenure of Pat Bunsold, WA6MHZ. He was the elected Section Manager in April 1998, and re-elected in April 2000. Tuck has been President of the Southbay Amateur Radio Society (SOBARS) since 1997, and also for the Amateur Radio Club of El Cajon for the years, 1996, 1997, and now for the year 2000. Tuck was a Danville, Illinois firefighter before coming to San Diego, where he is now a Train Operator for the San Diego Trolley. He gained a bit of broadcast experience, while serving aboard the USS John F. Kennedy, where he was a DJ for the ships radio station. Also included was a short stint with a Danville radio station as a new reporter. Tuck is married to Evelyn, N6EVE, has 2 daughters, and 2 grandsons. He also held Amateur calls KC6ZEC, K6ZEC, NZ6T, and W3TM.

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