1932 to 2022
Bob was born to Fred and Jennie (McClellan) Miller in his grandparent’s home in Atascadero. Bob was raised in Templeton, Atascadero and Willow Creek area with his older sister, Shellie.
Bob spent a lot of time with his Uncle Floyd and Aunt Peggy Miller, and their 3 children; Merle, Rodney, and Joanne. He cowboyed in his younger years, even won a bronc riding competition. Bob attended Templeton HS, played sports, raised horned Hereford cattle, was president of his senior class of 1952, was involved in the Brain Trust, Sound Effects “band” playing the trumpet, The Victors “Block T” as President, The Board of Executives and FFA. After high school he joined the navy and became a ham radio operator in Hawaii. He returned to Templeton to marry his high school sweetheart, Marie Mandrille.
Bob began his drilling career in the oil fields of Bakersfield. Bob & Marie were blessed with their daughters JoJo and Lynn soon after. He bought his dad’s company, Rainbow Drilling, to start Miller and Johnson in 1962, then went on to become Miller Drilling and Pump Company.
Bob partnered in many business ventures including the Iron Horse Restaurant & Bar, a used car lot and many real estate developments around the state. He was a licensed pilot for over 50 years, he did acrobatics and traveled to many vacation destinations. His hobbies included worldwide scuba diving, water & snow skiing, fly fishing, hunting, auctioneering & Ham Radio. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Lions Club, as well as the American Legion and Estrella Warbirds. He was a founder of Templeton National Bank. He supported local sports teams as well as 4-H & FFA livestock auctions.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife Marie Miller, his daughter JoJo Miller Fulton, his father Fred Miller, step-mother Neat Miller, mother Jennie Delong, step-father Ace Delong and sister Shellie Miller Dueck.
He is survived by his step-sister Barbara Grieb (Carl), daughter Lynn Miller of Wyoming and son Robert Hartung (Roberta). Grandchildren: Jennifer Jones (Dustin), Robert Fulton (Jennifer) and Kathryn Alderete. Great grandchildren: JoDee, Oliver & Kaylee Jones, Lillian & Bryson Little.
His larger-than-life personality and spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A memorial will be held Saturday, November 12th at 4:00 in Paso Robles. Please RSVP to [email protected] or 805-434-9882 for location.
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