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Miller, Robert Eugene 'Bob'

Miller, Robert Eugene 'Bob'

Male 1926 - 2015  (89 years)


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  • Name Miller, Robert Eugene 'Bob' 
    Birth 14 Nov 1926  Bedford, Greene County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Reference Number MILL.R002 
    _FGRAVE 155176266 
    Military Service World War II, United States Navy  [2, 4
    • Bob served in the US Navy as a Seabee during WWII.
    Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007

    On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans.

    Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event.

    This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. …
    United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)

    In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,…
    World War II
    (1939-1945)
    Death 18 Nov 2015  Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville, Pulaski County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • Robert E. "Bob" Miller, 89, of Medaryville, IN passed away at 11:12 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville, IN.
    Burial Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 5
    Headstone, Miller, Ruth Ann and Robert Eugene
    Headstone, Miller, Ruth Ann and Robert Eugene


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    Headstone, Miller, Ruth Ann and Robert Eugene
    Headstone, Miller, Ruth Ann and Robert Eugene
    Person ID I7197  Carl Wayne Gray Research | Luke - Fuller

    Thomas Luke and Drusella Cossal Fuller Descendants, Luke - Harrington

    William David Luke and Barbara Harrington Descendants
    Last Modified 10 Aug 2023 

    Father Miller, Raymond E.,   b. 8 May 1904, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 May 1979, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Hoff, Pauline Francis,   b. 26 Dec 1907, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Jun 1934, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 26 years) 
    Marriage Y  [3
    Family ID F3705  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Hance, Ruth Ann,   b. 7 Oct 1932   d. 7 Jan 1973 (Age 40 years) 
    Marriage Y  [1, 2
    Family ID F3703  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Joseph, D.W. 
    Family ID F3704  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 14 Nov 1926 - Bedford, Greene County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 18 Nov 2015 - Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville, Pulaski County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

  • Notes 
    • obert E. "Bob" Miller, 89, of Medaryville, IN passed away at 11:12 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville, IN. Bob was born on November 14, 1926 in Bedford, IN. His first marriage was to Ruth Ann Hance who preceded him in death on January 7, 1973. On December 31, 1987 Bob married Dolores Woodard Joseph in Medaryville. She survives.

      Bob had lived in Medaryville for over 30 years. He was retired from Budd Company in Gary, IN where he had worked as a Press Operator. He was a member of the local union.

      Bob served in the US Navy as a Seabee during WWII.

      Bob enjoyed traveling, especially spending winters in Florida.

      His family will miss him dearly.

      Survivors include:
      Dolores Woodard Miller, Medaryville, IN Wife
      Robert "Bobby" (Delona) Miller, Sarasota, FL Son
      Gerald Lee "Jerry" Miller, Clay City, IL Son
      Ricky Dean Miller, Clay City, IL Son
      Terry Lee (Pam) Joseph, Schyler Falls, NY Step Son Debra Lyn (Mike) Ward, Medaryville, IN Step Daughter Tina Marie (Mark) Bailey, Medaryville, IN Step Daughter 1 Granddaughter
      6 Step Grandchildren
      1 Great Granddaughter
      9 Step Great Grandchildren
      Albert Miller, Valparaiso, IN Brother

      Preceded in death by:
      Raymond Miller, Father
      Pauline Huff Miller, Mother
      Ruth Ann Hance Miller, First Wife
      Henrietta Miller, Infant Sister

      No Services will be held.

      Private Burial of Cremated Remains will take place at Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, IL.

      Memorial Contributions may be given to Parkview Haven Retirement Home.

      Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville, IN.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2355] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Miller, Ruth Ann and Robert Eugene, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18312362/ruth-ann-miller) (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S2356] https://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Miller, Robert E., "Bob", 89, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155176266/robert-e-miller), none. (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S1993] Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census, Sailor Springs, (Pixley Township), Clay County, Illinois, District 15 (East), page 1a, (http://www.ancestry.com), Page 1a, none. (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S2161] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Miller, Lawrence B., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36843803/lawrence-b-miller) (Reliability: 2).

    5. [S15460] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Miller, Ruth Ann and Robert Eugene, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155176266/robert-e-miller) (Reliability: 2).