Robert Sterling Miller

Robert S. Miller, age 89, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents Roscoe and Evelyn Miller and is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jean Miller; son, Lee (Lisa) Miller; daughter, Sallie (Mark) Wellden; sister Marylin Boley; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two nephews. Bob graduated from Millersburg High School in 1944. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. In 1950, he graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Business Administration and in 1982 he graduated from Ohio University with an MBA degree. Bob had a long career as a marketing director and salesman in the adhesives industry. He worked for 23 years at what is now named Franklin International and authored several books on the special applications of adhesives. Bob was an accomplished pianist playing in big bands in his youth and countless engagements throughout his life. He was an exceptional gardener and known for his spectacular flower beds, hanging baskets, orchids, and green house. He enjoyed fishing in Ohio, Canada and in the ocean at his condominium in Belleair Beach, Florida. From his youth, a big part of his life was being a Buckeye and he was an OSU football season ticket holder for 68 years. He will be remembered by his family for his loving generosity and his devoted love for his wife. Family will receive friends from 10-11 AM AM on Monday, December 28, 2015 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221, where a memorial service will follow at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cat Welfare Association, 741 Wetmore Road, Columbus, OH 43214. Website www.catwelfareassoc.org/ or the American Cancer Association, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017, website www.cancer.org .