Robert L. Miller, 83, of Dover passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover.
Born in Millersburg on December 21, 1940, he was the son of the late Ralph “Dauf” and Ida Emma (Winkleman) Miller. Bob was a proud graduate of the first Hiland High School graduating class of 1959. He married the former Linda Strawser on March 9, 1991. She preceded him in death on November 4, 2023.
He served in the U.S. Army and worked for many years in the warehouse at the former McClain Grocery and Fleming Foods. Following retirement, he greatly enjoyed being a driver for the Tuscarawas County Senior Center and assisted with sales at Don R. Wallick Auctions. Bob had a passion for NASCAR and Indy car racing, attending auctions, and collecting antiques. He especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Bob was a member of the Sugarcreek Homer Weiss American Legion Post #494.
Bob is survived by his daughter Darla (Tyler) Marchand of Winfield; stepchildren Kent (Kelli) Lewis of Leesville, Kevin (Gina) Lewis of Hopedale, Lauri Adam of Dover; grandchildren Morgan Marchand and McKenna (fiance’ Brett Zattoni) Marchand; eleven step-grandchildren; several step-great grandchildren; sister Brenda Mullet; sisters-in-law Jan Ochsenbine and Gay Miller; and four nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Bruce Miller and Frank Miller; brother-in-law Bob Mullet; stepdaughter Kelly Lewis.
Funeral services for Bob will on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 12:00 pm at the Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek with Pastor Nelson Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgecrest Memory Gardens in Dover with military honors being performed by the Sugarcreek American Legion Post #494. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 10 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm.
Smith-Varns Funeral Home
330-852-2141
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