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Don Miller Obituary

MGySgt Don
Ray Miller
43, of Malvern, passed away, Friday, Aug. 23rd, 2013 at home following a long illness. Don was born in Dover, Ohio on Aug. 8, 1970, a son of Beverly J (Manse) Cole and the late Robert L Miller. Master Gunnery Sergeant Miller served over 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. He deployed in support of Operations in Somalia and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was a member of American Legion Valley Post 375.
Don is survived by his wife of 23 years, Kathleen Elizabeth (Barrett) Miller; his mother, Beverly J. (Manse) Cole; four sons, Zachary R. Miller, of Malvern, Devin R. Miller, of Jacksonville, N.C., Cole R. Miller, of Malvern, Hayden R. Miller, of Queens, N.Y; grandchildren, Makayla Philabaum and Wesley Browning; sister, Kelly S. (Don) Leggett, of Lancaster, Ohio; and brother, Steven S. Miller, of New Philadelphia.
Graveside services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013 in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd, Seville, Ohio. Calling hours will be held Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Deckman-Bartley Funeral Home, Malvern, Ohio. Burial will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Semper Fi Fund at semperfifund.org/donate. Friends may express condolences at our website: www.bartleyfuneralhome.com.
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Published by The Repository on Aug. 25, 2013.
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Semper-fi devil dog go easy you will be well missed my prayers and thoughts go out to his family . - Former Usmc - J.R.REIDENBACH 2ND BN 5TH MAIRNES IF YOU NEED ANYTHING HERES MY EMAIL [email protected]

JAY REIDENBACH

September 15, 2013

Katie, we are so sorry for your loss. You and the boys are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bersie & Jennifer Jose

September 2, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Charles Moore

September 1, 2013

Dear Katie & family - Our hearts are sadden with grief and mourn with you. Our prayers with you always. Though
he is with the Lord we will see our
brother & friend again. Be encouraged
in the words of Christ. I Thess.4:13-18

Constant prayers, Peter & Rosie

Peter & Rosadelia Wilkinson

August 31, 2013

Katie and family sorry for your loss May God give you strength at this time I always had you all in my memories from church and the church band we were a part of and how our children and family used to get together, Stay strong.

Tracy Santana

August 29, 2013

Dear Kathleen and family - Your loss is great. Our family grieves with you. We have been following Don's story from the Times Reporter and have been lifting you and your children up in prayer for some time now. We wanted to say thank you to your husband for serving our country and keeping us safe. Once a marine, always a marine. Semper Fi

Mercy Grace

August 29, 2013

Mercy Grace

August 29, 2013

Cancer took your body. Your spirit remains. Til we meet again, Brother. Semper Fi!

Salvatore Cardella

August 28, 2013

Katie and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Many memories from the good ol' days. Rock on Donnie!!!

Darcie Fishel

August 28, 2013

Katie
This is Dee. I am a friend of Donnie when we were younger. I just herd what happen. I am very sorry to hear that. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your sons.

Dee Shonk

August 27, 2013

With great Sadness and Joy all the memories flood my soul.From Robert & Dina & family.We remember the Bible studies together our encouragements shared with one another,the outreaches,the picnics,the holidays, the fantastic skits.Loved the way he played the Drums I hope he has a Big set in Heaven.God is Love! Jesus said "He who follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life".Jesus said "He was the light of the world and then asks us to shine our lights in the world".We are honored to have seen his light and his love for his family be full filled.With deepest sympathy and love. Robert & Dina.

robert Emmerick

August 27, 2013

Katie,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Donnie. I will always remember the good times watching the boys baseball and basketball games with him. He will truely be missed.

Eric Schmidt

August 27, 2013

Katie and boys,
We are so sad for your loss. We had great times and fellowship with your family. Also Great memories of Okinawa with Donny and your family in Vista. Also the great laughs we had and fondly remember all the jokes between Mike and Donny. It was nice to have quality fellowship with quality people. Donny was a Great Husband and Father as we saw him. He is with God and a Great place to be. Even though his presence will be missed. We pray that God would comfort you guys and strengthen your family through this time. We also pray that God would help you through this time.
Love, The Ryners

Michael and Caroline Ryner

August 27, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family,I went to grade school with him ,he was a heck of a nice guy and awesome drummer may he rest in peace!

Tina Tristano/Beney

August 27, 2013

Katie and the boys,
Myself and Dora are deeply saddened by the news of Donnie's home going. Even though it has been some years since we have seen one another, I know that Donnie was the ultimate Husband, Father, and Marine and if you were his friend, he was faithful. So at ease Marine and take your rest in the presence of the giver of life JESUS. And may God undergird and comfort you and the boys heart in the knowing that you will meet again on the other side. With a heavy heart.
Dave Morris and Family.

David Morris

August 27, 2013

To the Miller Family,
Words cannot express the pain that you are feeling following the loss of your husband, father, brother, son and friend. Master Guns was a Marine from the heart, he fought his courageous battle until the end with the same vigor and pride he did when he was on active duty as a United States Marine. We at the Walter Reed Detachment had the distinct pleasure of taking care of MGySgt Miller just before he was transferred to Ohio where he wanted to be closer to his family in his final days. We were all struck by his tenacity and his will to live despite his diagnosis. The news of his passing has not been easy by any stretch of the imagination but were are all better because we knew the man, the Marine. He has left an indelible mark in our hearts and he will forever be remembered by his Marine Corps Family. In the days, months and years to come feel free to reach out to us your extended family at the Walter Reed Detachment for assistance that may arise. MGySgt Miller has transitioned on to his assume his final duties - guarding the streets of heaven as he awaits the arrival of other fallen Marines.

Melissa A. Mimms, WRNMMC Bethesda MD

August 26, 2013

To the Miller Family,
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. I worked with Beverly and I know how proud she was of her son and all of her family. I thank him for serving his country and for keeping me safe..
God be with each of you. You can be proud of your father..

Sharon Kraus

Sharon Kraus

August 26, 2013

Zach, Cole, Devin, Hayden, & Kate Im so sorry to hear about your loss. Donny was a good man and Im honored to have gotten to meet him. You are all in our prayers.

Andrea & Aaron Kleinknecht

August 26, 2013

Dear Miller Family - It is with a heavy heart and fond memories that Nancy and I send our condolences. Please know that your family is in our hearts, on our minds, and in our prayers.

Matthew Barker

August 26, 2013

Rest in peace Marine

James Vierheller

August 25, 2013

To Katie and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Know he will be waiting for you on the other side. He will always remain in your hearts! You will be in my prayers, God Bless!

Jen (Jett) Gabrys

August 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss.We had a lot of fun together when we were young.

Jim Crowell

August 25, 2013

Katie and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I am thinking of you during this difficult time.

Love,

Michelle (Ady) Kollar

Michelle Ady-Kollar

August 25, 2013

Dear Katie and Family, My deepest condolences to your family, always will have great memories of Donnie, I bet heaven is rockin'

carrie gianfrancesco-feister-maletich

August 25, 2013

Katie and family , so sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers to the family.

teena pulley

August 25, 2013

I am very saddened to learn of this news. MGySgt Miller was one great Marine and I was honored to have served with him, he will be missed. My sincerest condolences to the entire family, may God give you grace during this challenging time. God Bless

Kevin Mlay

August 25, 2013

Words cannot express how sorry we all are to learn MGySgt Miller has passed away. I am profoundly honored to have served under MGySgt Miller at my first duty station in Iwakuni, Japan. He has always been and will always be my hero.

Ly Thach

August 25, 2013

DON RAY MILLER

Doing the right thing everyday
Overseas and on home soil
Never slacking his duties.

Richly enhancing our lives
As he served our country.
Yielding, his commission continues.

Marine and musician gave up fight,
Invited home at last;
Lovingly told, “Well done faithful servant”.
Leaving behind pain and suffering;
Eternally serving his Master,
Recruited to the ultimate base.

Gratefully,

Ray Griffith

Ray Griffith

August 25, 2013

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Scott & Rita Rohrer

August 25, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to your family.may he stay in your hearts and memories always. ...from the Hessedence family

Jenna Hessedence

August 25, 2013

Katie and Family you are in our families thoughts and prayers.May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Kimberly Feemster

August 25, 2013

My Sympathy to the Miller Family on the
loss of Donny. We are so proud that he served and protected our country.
God be with all of you.
Helen (Nofziger) Shelton

August 25, 2013

Katie very sorry to hear about Donnie's passing. Though it was many years past since I have seen or talked to him, I will not forget the good times we had as teenagers. memories for a life time. May the sorrow you feel in your heart be lighten by the love that surrounds you.

jim cox

August 25, 2013

Katie and Family Sorry to hear of Donnie's passing your in my thoughts and prayers.

Deborah Browning (Wesley's grandma)

August 25, 2013

Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.

Ret. Msgt Paul & Heather Brown

August 24, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the family. May you find comfort in knowing others are keeping you in prayer. God bless

semper fi

August 24, 2013

To the family of Don R. Miller, Your son, father, brother was an amazing man. He left an amazing impression on while we knew each other in Iwakuni, Japan. Donny will be missed greatly. He led by example and never shyed away from anything. Rest well brother!

Semper Fi!

Ronnie Santaniello

August 24, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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August 25, 2013

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