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David B. Miller, 71, of Lehighton, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in his home, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Suzanne (Zanders) Miller. They celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on Nov. 26, 2018.
He was a pin setter mechanic for over 50 years, working for Town and Country Lanes in Bethlehem, and Parkway and Jordan Lanes in Allentown.
Born in Allentown on March 21, 1948, he was a son of the late Richard G. and Caroline (Hunt) Miller.
A 1966 graduate of William Allen High School, he was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, having served from 1966-68 aboard the USS Hawkins.
He was a member of the Lehigh Fire Company No. 1, Orioles Nest No. 183 and American Legion Post 314, all of Lehighton, the Palmerton Hungarian Club and the Roosevelt Democratic Club, Danielsville.
He was of Lutheran faith.
David enjoyed going to NASCAR races and the Phantoms hockey games, touring Naval ships and drinking beer, and he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson and best buddy Sean.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Daniel A., fiancé of Melissa Pugh, of Lehighton, and Christopher J., husband of Rebecca J., of Palmerton; a brother, Richard of Telford; a sister, Suzanne, wife of Charles Wyse of Ann Arbor, MI; three grandchildren, Sean, Brianna and Kevin; his mother-in-Law, Ruth Zanders of Allentown; a sister-in-law Penny, wife of Tom Zuber of Orefield; a brother-in-law, Ted Zanders, husband of Sandy, of Shillington; four nephews and five nieces.
Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, Schaeffer Funeral Home, Third and Alum streets, Lehighton. Interment with military honors, St. Matthew's Cemetery, under direction of the Lehighton UVO. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Celebration of his life party will be announced and held at the Lehighton American Legion. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to Kevin Harvick Foundation, 648D Griffith Road, Charlotte, NC 28217, or Dream Come True, P.O. Box 21167, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002. Online condolences can be offered at www.schaefferfunerals.com.
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May 30, 2019
My deepest condolences for your family. My prayers are with you.
Barry and Loru Mensch
May 30, 2019
Suzee and Dave were able to secure the hall provided by their apartment complex to celebrate our wedding. Our sincere condolences to Suzee and family for your loss.
Barry and Loru Mensch
Kathy Skinner
May 30, 2019
Sorry for your loss. I worked for many years with Dave at Parkway Lanes. Rip
Dennis Bernhard
May 30, 2019
We send our thoughts and prayers on the loss of Dave.
Barry Mensch
May 30, 2019
Long time ago....before YOHA...was DOOBIE...when you worked for Brunswick....we were each other's best man. My wife asked me how I knew your middle initial....how do you think they got Doobie? Barry M
Diane Miller
May 30, 2019
Yoha you will be greatly missed! Memories and good times will always be in our hearts! Condolences and prayers for Suzee and his family Joe and Diane Miller
May 30, 2019
Suzee Chris, Danny,
So very sorry for your loss of a loved one so dear to you all; thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Maryjane
May 30, 2019
May the comfort from God bring you peace and console your hearts as the warm expressions of love and care of family and friends strengthen you to endure this difficult time. Ps 116:15
Dave Hammel
May 30, 2019
Rest in Peace my friend.
May 30, 2019
Thanks, for being one of those people that you just can't forget,I know you for a very long time and you always made me laugh! It was my privilege to have known you!! Love Susie Baer
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