Robin and I just learned of Ivan’s passing. We have such fond memories of our time together at Hahnemann where we were study partners and the best of friends. Right after graduation he came to our wedding where Robin’s dad sold him a sporty convertible. He drove off and we forever lost touch-the other memories are a testament to a life well lived.

John and I offer our sincerest condolences to the family of Dr. Ivan Miller. Ivan was a gifted student of ours at Gettysburg College. Years later I was fortunate to benefit from his compassionate care and medical expertise as he was my orthopedic surgeon. Please accept our prayerful and deepest sympathy.

~ Helen and John Winkelmann

Our family sends our prayers to Dr. Miller's family. We hope that your memories may bring comfort to you. 

Sharon, Brian, Zeb and Zach Eckert

I am sincerely sorry for the loss of Dr. Ivan Miller to his family, the community, and to me persoanlly as another patient who benefited from his expertise and caring. I admired him, trusted him, and enjoyed his quiet and sincere caring manner. I will miss him.
Barbara Finfrock

I worked with Dr. Miller for several years and am very sad to hear he had passed away. He was an excellent physician who cared deeply for his patients. I enjoyed seeing the pictures that were shared here, it showed me a new side of Dr. Miller. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

Dr. Miller was a gifted surgeon and caring man. Thanks for the pictures; gives a different perspective to a man I only knew in his professional role! Loved the long hair..who knew? :)  My sympathy to his family which he obviously loved.
Susan N. Shilling, RN, MSN
Gettysburg Hospital

Miller time inspired me to be not only a better provider, but a better person. Our time together in the OR/clinic was short- but I'll treasure it forever! He may have been a little rough around the edges- but once you got to know him- he was a compassionate, dedicated, hardworking individual. He was truly a rarity in terms of physicians-  he cared about each and every single patient of his. 
We became quite close this past year- sharing his love for his granddaughter and his swans. He was so grateful for Faye who took him to every appointment. He is truly missed by many- but I am certain he is looking down upon us all with that infamous smirk on his face and his comment to that would be either: probably not or doubt that! 
The Miller Family- I am truly sorry for your loss.

I was very saddened to hear of Dr. Miller's death, especially so soon after his retirement.  He was a great surgeon and a caring physician.  As a Gettysburg High School teacher, I knew his children and he always spoke proudly of them when I asked about them during my office visits.  At one of my last visits I told him that he had actually changed my life and that I respected his skill and appreciated everything that he did for me.  I extend my sympathy to his family with the hope that the knowledge of the help he has given so many people provides some comfort at this difficult time..

Dr. Miller was a brilliant, caring doctor and a wonderful man.  It was obvious to those around him that he cared deeply about both his patients and his family.  He could be a very quiet man, but when you were able to get through that he could hold a long conversation and share his wonderful sense of humor.  In the years of working with him, he taught me so much that has remained with me as I have furthered my nursing career and I am forever grateful.  I think of him often when those moments occur when I remember what he taught me, and will continue to do so.  Condolences to his family.  I hope there are swans in heaven.

Dear Miller Family, My dear husband, John Carson, who died June of this year was so saddened to hear that his compatriot was ill. I just read today that your dearest husband, Dad and Granddad died. John liked him so much as a friend. He admired his skills as a surgeon and referred him often. God bless you and keep you all in his tender loving care. Cathy Carson

Ivan was a wonderful physician/surgeon whose patients were of the utmost importance to him. He was also a genuinely good man. It was a little hard to get to know him but if you earned his trust, you had a friend for life. After working with him for 25 years I count him as my dear friend and I'll miss him terribly. Love you all.

Sorry to hear about your loss. Ivan Miller was my doctor. Awesome man

I'm very sad to hear about Ivan Miller's passing. When I had my accident Ivan Miller was my doctor .He will be missed greatly, awesome man ,Ivan Miller did wonders for me . Condolences to his family. I wish I could be there for his family. Praying for all of his family in this time of sorrow.

My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Ivan's whole family.  I had my knee replaced 2 1/2 years ago by Dr. Ivan and he was a quiet man at first but the more visits I had the more he was excited to talk to my husband and I about his retirement and how much he was looking forward to hunting and fishing.  He was also excited to spend time with his family.  I was in for a visit right before he retired and he was soooo looking forward the most to not have a pager and have to be interrupted!!!!  He will be missed by ALL of us who had the pleasure of having Dr. Ivan as our Dr.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

I am so sorry and sadden to hear and read about Dr. Miller.  He was my orthopedic doctor for over 10 years.  I trusted him completely.  He was sincerely concerned about my health and well being.  I greatly appreciated his kindness and understanding and his sense of humor.  My thoughts and prayer go out to his family.  He was a great man.  - Charlene T. Bowers / Carroll Valley, PA

Dr. Miller- The world was a better place with you in it. You taught me everything I know about orthopaedics and I miss you tremendously. I pray that you are now free from pain and running with the angels. I will never forget you and your compassion for your patients. Faye, Chris, Brett, Ashley, and family, sending you many thoughts and prayers that your memories make the days ahead a little less painful. Your husband/dad was one of a kind and so proud of each of you. He spoke so highly of each of you and he lit up a room telling stories about his family. God Bless you all!

A man who will be deeply missed by all in the community who were touched by his caring and compassionate personality   My sincerest condolences to the family

Ivan was a wonderful orthopedist who cared deeply about his patients.He was also a quiet and thoughtful friend whose presence I miss every day in the hospital.So sorry for his family

We send our deepest condolences to Dr. Miller's family, friends and co-workers.    
                                                       Dennis & Mary Zerega (Gettysburg, PA)

Dr. Miller will be missed by his co workers and the many patients he has helped over the years. I know he will be missed most by his family and no words can express how sorry we are for your loss. Sincerely Susie and Steve Gills & family

I'm deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Miller's passing.  He was not only my orthopedic physician over the years, but also a colleague at Gettysburg Hospital.  My deepest condolences to his family. May your memories bring you comfort & may he rest in peace always.

OBITUARY

Ivan L. Miller

2 December, 1950 – 14 December, 2017

Neill Funeral Home

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