James (Jim) A. Miller, age 83 of Wyoming, Michigan, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at University of Michigan Health-West Hospital, Wyoming, MI. He was born December 9, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Clyde and Florence Miller. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis A. Miller; daughter, Beth Miller and her husband, John Ruskowski of Comstock Park ,MI; son, Richard Miller of Detroit, MI; two stepsons Dave Rickert and his wife, Kristi of Rockford, MI, Chris Rickert and his wife, Rhonda of Dorr, MI; stepdaughter, Kathy Rickert of Cutlerville, MI; one sister, Gwen Grubb and her husband, Ron of Sykesville, MD; numerous nieces and nephews; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Katherine Zink and her husband, Fred of Pittsburgh, PA.
Jim enjoyed many hobbies: flying, fishing, and his favorite pastime, playing golf.
Family and friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023 at Cook Funeral Home (West building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418, and from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, January 21 at the Cook Memorial Chapel. At 11 a.m., a memorial service will begin, with Pastor Mike Baynai officiating. A private interment will be held in the Ashley Cemetery, Grattan, MI. Contributions in memory of Jim Miller may be made to Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 4472 Breton Rd. SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 or the American Heart Association. His family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
