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Ronald

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Miller

July 24, 1940 – March 19, 2024

Obituary

Ronald Lee Miller, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully in his Suffolk, Virginia home on March 19, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1940, in Goshen, Indiana to parents Herbert "Sam" and Vivian (Biddle) Miller. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1960, and cherished his time in Stuttgart, Germany. Upon returning to Fort Wayne, he went to work for Zollner Corporation and helped to raise four children. He was very involved in his children's school activities and enjoyed coaching several Little League teams, as well as his daughters' softball teams. He later married Jacqueline "Jackie" Sobeske and they shared 30 wonderful years together before her untimely passing in 2018. Together they enjoyed church, travel, golf, attending sporting events, spending time with family and friends, being involved grandparents, and lending a helping hand to whomever they could. In 2000, Ron retired from his work as purchasing manager after 37 years at Zollner Corporation, where he made many lifelong friendships. Ron moved to Virginia in 2022 to live closer to his daughter Sara, son-in-law Adam, and grandson, Cade. He found a renewed zest for life in a beautiful retirement community where he made many new friends and was active in social functions and outings, playing pool, and even a little golf again. Here, he was referred to by many as "the sweetest, kindest man." Ron is survived by: his daughters Amy Cochren and Sara Miller (Adam Keefe); and grandchildren: Marissa, Ryan, Hayden, Rohan, Nolan, and Cade. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Betty (Marvin) Malovey and Margaret Wiseman; nephew Scott (Vetta Kidd) Wiseman; nieces Kris (Pat) Gilman, Kim (Brett) Brumet, and Angie Allen; three great nieces and one great nephew. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Diana Zion, his mother-in-law Mary Sobeske, his wife Jackie, his son Jeff, and his daughter Marci Huth. A funeral service is scheduled at 11 am, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Fairhaven Funeral Home at 6557 N. Clinton St. in Fort Wayne, Indiana with visitation from 9:30 am until the service. A brief Rite of Committal at St. Mary's Cemetery in Bronson, MI will follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Wounded Warrior Project on his behalf.
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April
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FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services

6557 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

9:30 - 11:00 am

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April
6

FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services

6557 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Starts at 11:00 am

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