Samuel J. Miller, age 80, of Wauseon passed away at his home in Wauseon early Friday morning, March 13, 2015. He was born in Fulton County on November 20, 1934 to Raymond and Victorine (Dominique) Miller who both preceded him in death. On January 27, 1965 he was united in marriage to Agnes M. Willis. They shared 49 happy years together and she preceded him in death on December 31, 2013. Sam was a lifelong resident of the Delta and Wauseon area and enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing and playing cards with family and friends. He was retired from M & K Metal Processors, Inc of Delta and prior to that had worked at Markey Bronze. Sam was a veteran of the US Army and spent some time in Panama.
In addition to his parents and wife, Agnes, Sam was preceded in death by his sons, Steve Miller in 1989 and Dennis Miller in 2014. He was also preceded in death by sisters Joan Gregg and Janet Hester and brother Howard Miller.
Sam had many loving family members and is survived by his daughter, Tonya Miller and special friend, Mike Fifer of Napoleon, grandchildren Brittany Vincent and Brandon Cranford, and great grandson Jayden Vincent of Louisville, KY, brothers Gene Miller of Delta, Don (Arlene) Miller of Fort Wayne, IN, Tom Miller of Jackson, MI, Doug (Lori) Miller of Delta, Bob (Bobbie) Miller of Delta, sisters Linda (Bill) Higgins of Waldron, MI and Lucy Ames of Delta and many nieces and nephews.
On Friday, March 20 at 11 AM a memorial service celebrating Sam’s life will be held at Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home at 219 S. Fulton Street in Wauseon with Pastor Don Krieger officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until the service time on Friday. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.GrisierFH.com