Roger Roy Miller

To his wife

Roger was born at a very young age

Now he is ready to be laid in a grave

He attended school, you could never guess

Roger attended class but was far from the best.

He served in the army for Uncle Sam

25 years to earn a college degree; what a man!

He married a pretty girl from Chicago's south side

They had two sons; they stayed together, side by side.

Come to his funeral only if you want to

Casual dress is fine; he'll (sort of) miss you

He is now with his best friend Jesus, a social guy

Humming & singing praises in the heavenly sky.

I won't see you there, but have fun. At least rejoice.

Roger R. Miller, March 30, 2020

Roger Roy Miller, age 79, of Auburn Hills, passed away May 24, 2021. Roger was born on March 25, 1942 in Utica, son of the late Otto and Ferona (Stadler) Miller. He graduated from Utica High School in 1960 and went to work for General Motors. He was later drafted into the U.S. Army to serve as a medic in the Vietnam War. Following his service to our country, Roger went back to work for General Motors as well as attended Oakland University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree. On December 28, 1968, Roger married Marilyn Conrad at Mt. Greenwood Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL. He continued working for G.M. SPO and retired after 36 years. Roger was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Rochester, The Vietnam Veterans of America, and the American Legion. He had a passion for training kids in the ways of the Lord, spending 9 years past retirement, serving as Preschool teacher's aide at St. John Lutheran Church. He enjoyed gardening, especially his flowers, writing poetry, participating on a golf league and bowling league, as well as watching sports. He most enjoyed spending time with his family. Roger is survived by: his loving wife Marilyn; sons Andrew and Paul; sister Geraldine Techel; brother in law Allan (Sharon) Conrad and sister in law Lois Miller. He is also survived by nieces Sandy (Gordie) Carr, Robyn (Jeff) Newman, Karyn (Jeff) Carter, Lisa (Ed) DePasqual and Candace (Jon) Kilpinen and Christine (Jeff) Williams, along with nephews Tim Techel, Tom (Judy Techel) Dale Techel, and Mark (Christine) Conrad. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his dear brother, Clifford Miller. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church, 1011 W. University Drive, Rochester. Rev. Steve Grafe officiating. He will lie in state at the church at 10 a.m. The family will also receive friends Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive, Rochester. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to St. John Lutheran Church - Love for Others.