Robert Miller, Jr.

Robert E. Miller, Jr. died peacefully on August 18, 2021 in his home.  Bob was born January 29, 1926 to Earl and Catherine Miller in Corydon, IN.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Joan, his parents, and brother, Thomas.

He is survived by his four children, Helen McCune, Robert (Laura) Miller, Margaret (John) Dykstra, and Anne (Jeff) Simmermaker; eight grandchildren, Brian (Leah) McCune, Maggie McCune (Alex) Berger, Katie Dykstra (Nick) Cecconi, Jack Dykstra, Joanie Simmermaker (Brandon) Wells, Tom Simmermaker, Ellen and Lucy Miller; five great-grandchildren, Riley, Reis, Collin, Hayley and Isla; and other extended family and friends.

He was raised in Corydon, IN.  Immediately after high school he joined the U.S. Navy and served proudly in WWII.  He returned to Indiana University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.  There he met his sweetheart, Joanie.

He graduated from IU and went to work in sales for a predecessor of Mead Paper Corp. where he spent 33 years and retired as President of Mead Merchants.  His career led him to Indianapolis, IN, Cincinnati, OH, Birmingham, MI, Hinsdale, IL and Kettering, OH.  He and Joanie then moved on to Apopka, FL and finally Little Rock, AR.

His strong Christian faith was a huge part of his upbringing and continued through life.  He was devoted to his wife and children throughout his life.   His tireless work ethic and mission to do the right thing was the basis of his success.  As a result, a journey of transfers and moves created a family that grew up with love and faith.  All four of his children were able to be with him in his last two months.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United States Veterans to help end veteran homelessness, https://usvets.org/donate/ , or charity of your choice.

Funeral will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, November 19 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Corydon, Indiana,  with burial to follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.