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Ivan L. Miller
1950 - 2017
Ivan L. Miller
1950 - 2017
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Ivan Miller Obituary
He was born December 2, 1950 in Hegins, PA, son of Ivan L. and Mary (Lubold) Miller Sr.
Ivan was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School, Gettysburg College and Hahnemann Medical
School.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 1989, including a deployment to Saudi Arabia during
Desert Storm. Ivan completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Walter Reed Army Hospital; and after
his Army service, Ivan worked as an orthopedic surgeon in Gettysburg, PA for 25 years.
Ivan enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, and the outdoors. He was an avid hunter, and a
physical fitness enthusiast. During his years in the military, Ivan completed numerous marathons and
his dedication to running continued throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Miller; two sons, Christopher B. Miller and Brett B. Miller and wife,
Alessandra; daughter, Ashley K. Crowder and husband, Robert; and a granddaughter, Haley M. Crowder.
He is also survived by his father, Ivan L. Miller, Sr; brother, Glen Miller; and a sister, Gloria Oakley.
Funeral service will be private at the convenience of the family.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg PA.
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Anne Nash
February 19, 2023
I'm very sorry to learn about Dr. Miller's passing. He was my doctor for years; even after I moved out of the area. Condolences to his family.
Douglas Perkins
April 3, 2018
Dr. Miller was my surgeon in 1988 at Walter Reed. He did a superb job. Sorry for your loss. My prayer and condolences to you and your family. I will always remember his compassion for me as a young soldier. He truly helped me.
Sincerely,
Pastor Dr. Douglas E. Perkins
January 16, 2018
Pam&Walt jones
January 3, 2018
John and I offer our sincerest condolences to the family of Dr. Ivan Miller. Ivan was a gifted student of ours at Gettysburg College. Years later I was fortunate to benefit from his compassionate care and medical expertise as he was my orthopedic surgeon. Please accept our prayerful and deepest sympathy.
~ Helen and John Winkelmann
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Sharon Eckert
January 2, 2018
Our family sends our prayers to Dr. Miller's family. We hope that your memories may bring comfort to you.
Sharon, Brian, Zeb and Zach Eckert
Barbara Finfrock
December 26, 2017
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of Dr. Ivan Miller to his family, the community, and to me persoanlly as another patient who benefited from his expertise and caring. I admired him, trusted him, and enjoyed his quiet and sincere caring manner. I will miss him.
Barbara Finfrock
Cassie Craven
December 23, 2017
I worked with Dr. Miller for several years and am very sad to hear he had passed away. He was an excellent physician who cared deeply for his patients. I enjoyed seeing the pictures that were shared here, it showed me a new side of Dr. Miller. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
Susan Shilling
December 23, 2017
Dr. Miller was a gifted surgeon and caring man. Thanks for the pictures; gives a different perspective to a man I only knew in his professional role! Loved the long hair..who knew? :) My sympathy to his family which he obviously loved.
Susan N. Shilling, RN, MSN
Gettysburg Hospital
Nicole Confer
December 22, 2017
Miller time inspired me to be not only a better provider, but a better person. Our time together in the OR/clinic was short- but I'll treasure it forever! He may have been a little rough around the edges- but once you got to know him- he was a compassionate, dedicated, hardworking individual. He was truly a rarity in terms of physicians- he cared about each and every single patient of his.
We became quite close this past year- sharing his love for his granddaughter and his swans. He was so grateful for Faye who took him to every appointment. He is truly missed by many- but I am certain he is looking down upon us all with that infamous smirk on his face and his comment to that would be either: probably not or doubt that!
The Miller Family- I am truly sorry for your loss.
William Leslie
December 22, 2017
I was very saddened to hear of Dr. Miller's death, especially so soon after his retirement. He was a great surgeon and a caring physician. As a Gettysburg High School teacher, I knew his children and he always spoke proudly of them when I asked about them during my office visits. At one of my last visits I told him that he had actually changed my life and that I respected his skill and appreciated everything that he did for me. I extend my sympathy to his family with the hope that the knowledge of the help he has given so many people provides some comfort at this difficult time..
Shelvy Potter
December 22, 2017
Dr. Miller was a brilliant, caring doctor and a wonderful man. It was obvious to those around him that he cared deeply about both his patients and his family. He could be a very quiet man, but when you were able to get through that he could hold a long conversation and share his wonderful sense of humor. In the years of working with him, he taught me so much that has remained with me as I have furthered my nursing career and I am forever grateful. I think of him often when those moments occur when I remember what he taught me, and will continue to do so. Condolences to his family. I hope there are swans in heaven.
December 22, 2017
Dear Miller Family, My dear husband, John Carson, who died June of this year was so saddened to hear that his compatriot was ill. I just read today that your dearest husband, Dad and Granddad died. John liked him so much as a friend. He admired his skills as a surgeon and referred him often. God bless you and keep you all in his tender loving care. Cathy Carson
Elaine Pottorff
December 22, 2017
Ivan was a wonderful physician/surgeon whose patients were of the utmost importance to him. He was also a genuinely good man. It was a little hard to get to know him but if you earned his trust, you had a friend for life. After working with him for 25 years I count him as my dear friend and I'll miss him terribly. Love you all.
Chester Inman jr
December 21, 2017
Sorry to hear about your loss. Ivan Miller was my doctor. Awesome man
Chester Inman jr
December 21, 2017
I'm very sad to hear about Ivan Miller's passing. When I had my accident Ivan Miller was my doctor .He will be missed greatly, awesome man ,Ivan Miller did wonders for me . Condolences to his family. I wish I could be there for his family. Praying for all of his family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Mickley
December 21, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Ivan's whole family. I had my knee replaced 2 1/2 years ago by Dr. Ivan and he was a quiet man at first but the more visits I had the more he was excited to talk to my husband and I about his retirement and how much he was looking forward to hunting and fishing. He was also excited to spend time with his family. I was in for a visit right before he retired and he was soooo looking forward the most to not have a pager and have to be interrupted!!!! He will be missed by ALL of us who had the pleasure of having Dr. Ivan as our Dr. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Charlene Bowers
December 21, 2017
I am so sorry and sadden to hear and read about Dr. Miller. He was my orthopedic doctor for over 10 years. I trusted him completely. He was sincerely concerned about my health and well being. I greatly appreciated his kindness and understanding and his sense of humor. My thoughts and prayer go out to his family. He was a great man. - Charlene T. Bowers / Carroll Valley, PA
Tracy Shelleman-Wetzel
December 21, 2017
Dr. Miller- The world was a better place with you in it. You taught me everything I know about orthopaedics and I miss you tremendously. I pray that you are now free from pain and running with the angels. I will never forget you and your compassion for your patients. Faye, Chris, Brett, Ashley, and family, sending you many thoughts and prayers that your memories make the days ahead a little less painful. Your husband/dad was one of a kind and so proud of each of you. He spoke so highly of each of you and he lit up a room telling stories about his family. God Bless you all!
Martin and Sheila Fees
December 21, 2017
A man who will be deeply missed by all in the community who were touched by his caring and compassionate personality My sincerest condolences to the family
Adam Wasserman
December 21, 2017
Ivan was a wonderful orthopedist who cared deeply about his patients.He was also a quiet and thoughtful friend whose presence I miss every day in the hospital.So sorry for his family
December 21, 2017
We send our deepest condolences to Dr. Miller's family, friends and co-workers.
Dennis & Mary Zerega (Gettysburg, PA)
December 21, 2017
Dr. Miller will be missed by his co workers and the many patients he has helped over the years. I know he will be missed most by his family and no words can express how sorry we are for your loss. Sincerely Susie and Steve Gills & family
Joe Berkoski
December 21, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Eileen Dimino
December 21, 2017
I'm deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Miller's passing. He was not only my orthopedic physician over the years, but also a colleague at Gettysburg Hospital. My deepest condolences to his family. May your memories bring you comfort & may he rest in peace always.
Norbert and Eileen Mathias
December 21, 2017
May your memories give you comfort.
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