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Robert Miller Obituary

WEST ALEXANDRIA — Robert "Bob" Miller, 99, of West Alexandria, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 10, 2023.

He was born Oct. 12, 1923 in Preble County, the son of the late Calvin and Melva (Smith) Miller. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served his country during WW II. He was a lifelong farmer in Lanier Township with his wife Sharon. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Miller.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sharon Miller; nieces and nephews Sandra (Terry) Karns, Judy Miller, James "Ronnie" (Jayne) Miller, and Brenda Ross; special niece Ann Longworth, as well as numerous other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July, 14, from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at noon at the Gard Funeral Home (formerly Lindloff-Zimmerman), 113 Ada Doty Street, Gratis. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in West Alexandria.

Memorial contributions can be made in Robert's honor to Day City Hospice. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Eaton Register-Herald from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2023.

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Jul

14

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Gard Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Gratis

113 South Ada Doty Street, Gratis, OH

Jul

14

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Gard Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Gratis

113 South Ada Doty Street, Gratis, OH

Jul

14

Burial

Fairview Cemetery - West Alexandria

643 State Route 503 South, West Alexandria, OH

Funeral services provided by:

Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services - West Alexandria

67 W. Dayton, West Alexandria, OH 45381

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