Roger L. Miller

Roger L. Miller, age 87 of Middletown and Monroe, passed away on July 5, 2026. He was born April 21, 1939, in Middletown, OH, the son of Lee and Dorothy (Slifer) Miller. As a teenager in 1957, Roger earned his pilot’s license at age 17. He worked at the Middletown Regional Airport (then Queen City Flying Service) and was recognized as the youngest licensed pilot in Middletown at the time. His early dedication to aviation reflected a disciplined spirit and a lifelong enthusiasm for flight that remained an important part of who he was. Roger served in the U.S. Air Force in Korea before going on to a 30-year career at the ARMCO steel plant. His years of service, both military and civilian, reflected a strong sense of duty and a commitment to his work with reliability and pride.

A Middletown, Ohio, native, Roger was also a local historian and former ARMCO steel worker. Alongside George Crout, he co-authored the book *Middletown, Ohio*, an *Images of America* series title featuring over 200 historic photographs of the city. He also authored two additional books about ARMCO and the history of Middletown. Through this contribution, Roger helped preserve the story of Middletown for future generations, honoring the everyday lives and landmarks that defined it. He wrote a weekly historical column in the Middletown Journal for several years as well as a broadcast on WPFB. Additionally, he greatly enjoyed working at the MidPointe Library in Middletown, where he helped to collate the George Crout collection. Roger was a member of several historical societies in the area and held office at the Middletown Historical Society.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Timothy Miller, Richard Miller and stepson, Jason Standafer.

Roger is survived by his wife of 37 years, Penny Miller; children, Lee (Patty) Miller, Jennifer McCray; stepdaughter, Kelly (Scott) Williams; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be 4:30 PM-7:00 PM on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home, 517 South Sutphin Street, Middletown, OH 45044 and 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Monroe United Methodist Church, 206 East Ave, Monroe, OH 45050. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jeff Motter officiating. Entombment will be at Woodside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to ACE Fund Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant or Ohio Living Village Hospice, 210 Mt. Pleasant Dr., Monroe, OH 45050 or Monroe United Methodist Church. Please visit www.breitenbach-anderson.com to leave online condolences for the family.