Erma R. Miller

Erma R. Miller 91, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Erma was born in Ringgold, Ohio on September 29, 1924. On September 29, 1946 she was married to Robert K. Miller in Columbus, Ohio. They just celebrated 69 happy years of marriage. Erma graduated from Ashville High school in 1942. She worked for a law firm and insurance companies in Columbus before she married. She was a dedicated mother and wife as well as being very involved in the operation of the Robert K. Miller Insurance Agency. Erma's family was the most important thing in her life. She loved to travel with her husband and family and loved to entertain and treasured hosting gatherings with her friends and family. Erma was always focused on assisting and caring for others. Erma was very community service and advocacy oriented. She started the Meals on Wheels program in McClure, and was an active member as well as the Chairperson of the Henry County Board of Developmental Disabilities, working with the Hope and McClure School projects. She also served as a volunteer for the McClure schools including the PTA and Band. She was a very active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in McClure, Ohio. Erma was very involved in working with the church youth, Sunday school and Bible school. Erma was a dedicated member of and served in many leadership positions in WELCA - Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Erma also at one point coordinated the funeral dinners at St. Paul's. Later in life she was an associate member of St. Marks Lutheran Church in Bowling Green, Ohio, and also attended Zion Lutheran Church in Lima, Ohio. Survived by: Robert Kendall Miller, Sr (husband of 69 years), Patricia (Daniels) Miller (daughter in law), Andrew and Jena (Adams) Miller (grandson), Xavier and Abigail (great-grand children); David and Terri (Cowan) Miller (son), Amanda (Miller) and Kory Rockhold, Jeff Miller (grandchildren); Don Miller (son), George Pratt (brother in law), many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by: Ona Bowers (mother), Rudolph Bowers (father), Richard Lee Miller (son), Robert Kendall Miller, Jr. (Son), Don Bowers (brother), Paul Bowers (brother), Ruth Bowers (sister in law), Jeanette (Bowers) Swoyer (sister), Eldon Swoyer (brother in law), Margaret (Miller) Pratt (sister in law) A celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 18 at 3 p.m. at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in McClure, OH. Family will receive guests on Saturday, October 17 from 4 - 8 p.m. at Rodenberger Funeral Home in McClure, OH and at St. Pauls Lutheran Church after the Celebration of Life on Sunday, October 18. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, The Alzheimer's Association, Bridge Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com

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Erma R. Miller

September 29, 1924 - October 7, 2015