Robert "Bob" W. Miller

Robert “Bob” W. Miller, 86, of Little Point, left this world unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was one of 5 children, the only son of Floyd Miller and Opal (Archer) Brewer, born in Bridgeton, March 6, 1935. A 1954 graduate from Monrovia High School, Bob was bestowed with a talent for athleticism, playing for the school’s basketball and baseball teams, later mastering fast pitch softball. He met his first wife and high school sweetheart, Roberta Rushton while attending school and the pair were married shortly after graduation. Originally settling in Wilbur, the family headed east, planting roots in Carthage, where they purchased a 100-acre farm. One never to let grass grow under his feet, Bob worked tirelessly as a Tool and Die maker for General Motors five days a week and sometimes even seven days, coming home to farm 2,000 acres, was part owner of a semi- truck, along with owning and undertaking excavating duties on the side for extra income. He reveled in spending quality time with his children, using his knowledge of farm animals to aid the kids in 4-H. After the untimely passing of Roberta in 1986, Bob deservingly retired from GM after 32 years of dedicated service, remaining on the farm until the early 90’s. Re introduced to a former classmate and pretty blonde by his sister-in-law at the VFW Post 1111, Bob was fortunate to find his second soulmate in life, Linda. Proposing in true romantic fashion, he asked for her hand in marriage on New Year’s Eve while riding in a horse drawn carriage in downtown Indianapolis. The couple vowed their love to each other on March 9, 1991, filling the Mooresville Baptist Church to capacity with their enormous circle of family and friends. Selling the family farm, Bob made his final move to Little Point where he spent the remainder of his days. Prone to enjoy the great outdoors, Bob found happiness in fishing, hunting, planting immaculate vegetable gardens, canning the fruits of his labor, mowing the lawn, and wood working. A true golf enthusiast, he was known to make his own golf clubs, and regularly walked each course he played. He and Linda frequently traveled the United States, spending time in Alaska and Hawaii, along with delighting in being snowbirds on the gulf coast of Florida. Funding two epic houseboat adventures with his large, blended family on the scenic lakes of Dale Hollow and Patoka, the clan celebrated each other’s company forming everlasting bonds. Whether hosting a hog roast, playing shuffleboard or cutting loose on the dance floor, Bob lived life out loud, truly enjoying his days on earth, existing with no regrets. With an ice-cold bottle of Miller Genuine Draft, or spicy Bloody Mary in his hand, his motto was “if you’re not having fun, it’s your own damn fault”. The ultimate ironman, superman and coolest daddio, he was the life of the party and a true-blue family man and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Roberta Rushton; son Robert Miller, Jr.; siblings Loretta lee, Norma Gatewood, and Wilma Miller; and grandson Jeffery Stearns, Jr. Bob leaves behind his loving wife of almost 31 years Linda L. (Spoon) Miller of Little Point; children Tominda Hays (Randy) of Greencastle, Ra Jean Pitts of Carthage, Roxanne Jackson (Stephen) of Beech Grove, Rob Tracy of Indianapolis, Rhonda Mohler of Greenfield, Rene Grammel (Dan) of Sunman, Rebecca Grimmer (Mark) of Schererville, Randy Miller (Brandy), and Ryan Tracy ( Michele) all of Monrovia; sister, Sonia Sharp (James) of Mooresville; 20 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the funeral home, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning promptly at 2:00 p.m., and burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. In lieu of flowers, Bob’s family requests donations be made to the Clover Meadows Golf Course via the family to plant a tree in his honor. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home or may be mailed to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, 585 E Main St, Monrovia, IN 46157. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Bob’s memory, please search @MonroviaFuneralHome on social media or visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Robert "Bob" W. Miller

March 6, 1935 - March 1, 2022