He graduated from Jay County High School in 1980 and earned his associate degree from Ivy Tech.
Ted enjoyed his 40-year career in large truck parts sales, working at various companies in Fort Wayne. The last seven years were with Thermo King Midwest.
Ted was always hard-working and always the life of the party. He was the first at the party and the last to leave, making sure everyone had a good time. His entire life, Ted loved to play softball, bowling and golfing every chance he could. He was a die-hard Los Angeles Dodgers fan, Indiana University Basketball and Notre Dame football.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Miller, son, Andrew Miller, daughter, Angela Miller all of Fort Wayne, IN, mother, Arleen Miller of Portland, IN; siblings, Gary (Kathy) Miller of Coldwater, OH; Kathy (Dale) Regedanz of Celina, OH: Tim (Jane) Miller of Portland, IN; Karen (Jim) Fosnaugh of Geneva, IN; Tony (Jill) Miller of Richmond, IN; Teresa (Darryl) Hirschy of Geneva, IN; Matt (Beth) Miller of Berne, IN; Bill (Karen) Miller of Celina, OH; Beth (Dave) Freyburgher of Portland, IN; and a grandson, Dominic Miller.
Ted was preceded in death by his father, and son, Michael David Miller.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Monday, December 29, 2025, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 1515 Barthold Street, Fort Wayne, IN, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from held from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday, December 28, 2025, at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN. Committal and burial at Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House.
