Michael Rodger Miley

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our cherished dad with you. Michael Rodger Miley, 83 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 22, 2025. He was born in Marion on May 1, 1941 to the late Clarence and Laurrie (Newman) Miley
Michael graduated from Ridgedale High School, class of 1959. While in school he met the love of his life Judith (Hudnall). They celebrated their 62nd Anniversary on May 5, 2024.
He leaves behind not only his wife Judy but his treasured kids; Lynn (Chris) Lablanc of Marion, Michele (Trent) Miley-Scott of New Bloomington and Michael Todd (Amy Holt) Miley of Marion. Six Grandkids; Kiera, Arick and Tareyn Osborn, Franklyn Lofton and Mitchell and Carter Miley. One great granddaughter Audri Osborn. He also has numerous step grandkids and step great grandkids. He has one surviving sister, Nancy Ferguson of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Miley, sister-in-law, Betty Miley, sister, Donna Shipman, brother-in-law, Don Shipman, brother-in-law, Paul Ferguson and his beloved daughter, Robin Miley.
While employed with Armco Steel, where he retired from in 1980, he was also the president of Pasco Credit Union. He was then the caretaker of the Marion County Fairgrounds for 15 years.
Besides loving his family and being engaged in his kids and grandkids activates from swimming, drum corps to softball, basketball, football and track, he has an avid hunter and fisherman. He was one of the first committee members of the local Pheasants Forever chapter, a member of the Wyandot Sportsman Club, a Grand Township zoning inspector and a longtime member of the Hicks and Chicks Square Dance Club.
There will be an intimate family service on Friday January 31, 2025 at the Meeker United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Kathy Herr. This will be followed by a time of Gathering of Family and Friends to celebrate his life from 5-7 pm at the Meeker Community Center, 6400 Harding HWY W Marion, Ohio 43302.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Meeker United Methodist Church, 6630 Main St. Meeker, Marion, Ohio 43302
The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is assisting the family