Robert D. Miller
December 17th, 1936 - April 17th, 2009
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Robert's Obituary
Robert (Bob) Miller passed away on April 17, 2009 at home after a year long illness. Bob was born Dec. 17, 1936 in Buchanan, the second son of the late William (Pete) and Elizabeth (Baldwin) Miller. On Nov. 14, 1959 in Buchanan, he married Margaret (Peg) Kuntz, who survives, along with one daughter Debra (Brian) Spear from Eau Claire; two sons, Robert (Pam) Miller and Craig (Debi) Miller both of Buchanan; one brother William (Ellen) Miller of Berrien Springs; one sister, Betty (Dale) Cauffman of Buchanan; one Grandson Justin; five granddaughters, Stephanie, Courtney, Jordan, Emma and Hayden; one special Germany exchange granddaughter Kathryn Dudek, and numerous nieces and nephews.Bob was a volunteer fireman for Buchanan City Fire Department for 20 years and for Bertrand Twp for 22 years. Through current, he was a member of the Bertrand Firefighters Association. He was employed with Tyler Refrigeration in Niles where he retired after 40 years of service. Bob enjoyed watching football, especially University of Michigan. After retirement, he enjoyed fishing with his sons and grandson, going to the casino with his wife and daughter, squirrel hunting with his friends John Kane and Craig Vantuyl from Tylers. He looked forward to Bus #8 going by everyday, which was driven by Sharon Boehm until she retired, then by Heather Bachman who would honk and wave. He also enjoyed country music and feeding the birds and squirrels behind his house. Bob was always happy to see the smiling faces of the staff from Hospice at Home, Inc.The funeral service will be Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 10:30 am at the Swem Funeral Home, Buchanan. Brother-in-law, Jerry Lingle will officiate. Burial will follow at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan. Time to visit with the family will be Monday, April 20, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Bertrand Firefighter’s Association, 4770 US12, Buchanan MI 49107. An online guestbook message may be left at “http://www.swemfuneralhome.com/
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