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Robert "Bob" Miller

January 11, 2020
Decatur, MI

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Robert R. "Bob" Miller, 90, of Decatur, passed away on Sat., Jan. 11, 2020 at his home. Bob was born on Dec. 12, 1929, in Chicago, IL, to Joseph & Teresa Miller. In 1948, he proudly served our country during the Korean War by enlisting in the United States Army until 1951. On July 24, 1954, Bob married the love of his life, Clara Reits, in Decatur. They were happily married for nearly 64 years until her passing in 2018. Bob had a passion for cars, especially tinkering with them and learning how everything works. He also enjoyed ice fishing, and visiting with family and friends. However, what he loved the most was his grandchildren and pets. Bob was an incredible and caring man who always would give his opinion, even when no one asked for it. He will be missed by all who knew him. Bob is survived by his sons, Scott (Robin), Robb (Rhonda) Garry (Cheryl) and Bruce (Pamela): and grandchildren, Jamie (Josh) Glowski, Adam (Samantha) Miller, Mitch (Jordon) Miller, Lindsey (Josh) Ciesiolka, Brock Miller, Korie Miller, Keith Salmon and Megan Miller; and two great-grandchildren, Eve and Beau. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Clara; and brother, Joseph Miller. A Memorial Service will take place on Fri., Jan. 17, 2020 at 1 PM at Newell Chapel, 83313 M51, Decatur, MI, with Pastor James Abshagen officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 11 AM until 1 PM at the funeral home. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, https://www.hospiceswmi.org/give/, or Decatur Family Pet Hospital, 80483 M51, Decatur, Michigan 49045. Newell Chapel, 83313 M51, Decatur, MI, www.newellchapel.com