Robert Ervin Miller age 84, of Oakland Township, Michigan passed away Tuesday September 15, 2020. Bob was born the son of Ervin and Catherine Miller on August 18, 1936 in Rochester, Michigan. Bob attended Rochester High School and then joined the US. Army. He married Emma Jean Geil at St. John Lutheran Church and they raised their family in the Rochester area. Bob worked at National Twist Drill for many years and then retired from Rochester Manufacturing. He was a long time member of St. John Lutheran Church. In early years, Bob loved to hunt out west and fish. He was always very social. He loved food, cooking and eating and site seeing. He was also a mechanic and loved to tinker.
Bob is survived by sons David (Christine), Charlie (Judy), and Aaron (Lisa) Miller; grandchildren Kara (Peyton), Joshua, Katherine, Amanda (Aaron), Brittany (Kevin), Alexandria, Ethan, and Sydney; great grandchildren Skyler, Mya, Maxym, and Makaya; as well as many nieces and nephews. Bob is predeceased by his wife Emma Jean; parents; and siblings William, Patricia, and Mary.
Bob’s family invites all to an in state and funeral service on Saturday September 19th, 2020. In state will be 9:30 am until the time of funeral service at 11:00am at St. John Lutheran Church, located at 1011 W. University Drive in Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s honor to the St. John Lutheran Church and School Foundation. Envelopes are available at the Church.
