Richard W. "Dick" Miller
March 14, 1943 — April 30, 2020
Richard W. "Dick" Miller, 77, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:09 p.m. Thursday April 30, 2020 at Ross Heart Hospital, Columbus.
He was born on March 14, 1943 in Van Wert to Wilson A. & Elizabeth J. (Pollock) Miller who preceded him in death.
Survivors included two children Lori (Quincy) Hodges of Lima, Tony (Trish) Miller of Wapakoneta; 2 grandchildren Zachary (fiancé' Aprille Steinke) Miller, Tyler Miller, a brother Mark (Joyce) Miller of Middle Point, OH and several nieces and nephews. Former spouse Judy Miller.
He was preceded in death by a sister Beverly A. Brown.
Dick served in the United States Navy from 1962 - 1966 as an engineer during the Vietnam War, where he was station on the U.S.S. Trathen and U.S.S. Brinkley Bass. He earned a Good Conduct Medal and a Vietnam Service Medal and was honorably discharged. He had worked at Fruehauf Corporation, Astro Lanes Bowling Alley and was a bartender at the VFW Post 8445 for 22 years. Dick never knew a stranger. He was out going and enjoyed serving the public. He was a Life Member of the Amvets Post 333, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 691 and a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8445. He was an avid bowler and had scored a 300 game in 1986. He like playing golf, going to the casino and watching the Cincinnati Reds. He loved being around family and friends.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private family service will be held May 6 at Schlosser Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Pretorius officiating. A public memorial service will be held at a later date at the V.F.W. Post 8445.
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The Miller family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.
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