Saturday, January 2nd, 2016
Robert Miller
Robert D. Miller, 87, Willshire, died at 2:35 p.m. Dec., 30, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
He was born April 19, 1928, in Van Wert County, to Oscar and Hila May Slusser Miller. On June 19, 1948, he married Phyllis J. Heil, who died May 6, 1995. On Oct. 26, 1995, he married Jacqueline R. Gase Kelsey, who died Dec. 3, 1999.
Surviving are two daughters, Lynn Ann (Dennis) Hinkle, Celina, and Rhonda (Stanley) Hunt, Willshire; a brother, Jay Miller, Sebring, Fla.; a companion, Elois Wilson, Willshire; four grandchildren, Heather Hunt, Josh Hunt, Rob (Bridget) Hinkle and Curt Hinkle; and nine great-grandchildren, Ariana, Xavier, Willow, Brody, Godrick, Brenner, Benzen, Blayklee and Cameron.
Deceased are eight sisters, Inola Alspaugh, Ruth Miller, Maxine Miller, Betty Miller, Mildred Kelsey, Margaret August, Eileen Suman and Louise Brown; and five brothers, Jim Miller, Bill Miller, Hilton Miller, Paul Miller and Curtis Miller.
He retired from International Harvester in 1981 after 37 years of service. He attended Praise Point Church in Willshire. He was a member of the Willshire Sportman's Club and Willshire Fire Department. He loved to play cards at the Willshire Sportman's Club and hunt. He played softball for many years.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Praise Point Church, Willshire, the Revs. Mark Rutledge, Brad Knittle and Bob Shook officiating. Burial will follow at Willshire Cemetery.
Calling is 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Ind., and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wren EMS or Praise Point Church, Willshire.
Condolences may be expressed at www.zwickjahn.com.
