Jerry Miller

Jerry A. Miller, 63, of Mansfield, died early Thursday morning, February 5, 2015, at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. He was born January 21, 1952, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Wagner) Miller.

Jerry was a 1970 graduate of Ontario High School. He then joined the U.S. Navy and remained a dedicated veteran. He was a life member of V.F.W., American Legion, and Amvets Post #31, where he served as Past Commander. Jerry had an unmatched work ethic and everything he did, he did BIG. He worked in construction from 1974-1989 and then was a real estate agent for a few years. He retired from RICI as a corrections officer where he worked from 1992-2009. He met his wife, Sue Briner in 1973 and they were married on April 6, 1974.

Jerry loved to cook and chicken noodle soup was one of his specialties. He tinkered with woodworking, and enjoyed landscaping and maintaining huge gardens with a special plant for each family member. He enjoyed hunting, but fishing was his true passion. Jerry had a knack for catching the unusual fish-everything from shark, stingray and tuna. He looked forward to visiting Florida every year for a big fishing adventure. His miniature pinscher, Penny and border collie mix Maddie, were just like one his kids and he spoiled them rotten.

In addition to his loving wife of almost 41 years, Sue Miller, he is survived by two children, Tabitha (Tom) Henderson and Brian (Jalussee) Miller; nine grandchildren, Cody, Summer, Colton and Shelby Henderson, Tiffany Miller, Hunter Samuels, Benjamin, Avigayle and Joseph Miller; a great-grandson, Landyn; a sister, Marilyn (Thom) Hoffman; two brothers, Joseph (Judith) Miller and twin brother, John (Sharon) Miller; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Aaron D. Miller.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2015, in the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd. A funeral service conducted by Pastor Carol Kilgore will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.