Harry L. Miller, 77, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, OH. He was born April 30, 1942 in Woodville Township to Floyd D. and Inez (McDonald) Miller.
Harry served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963 and was awarded the Medal of Occupation Germany. He also received the Sharpshooter Badge for the Rifle M-1 and M-14, Marksman Badge AR and Expert Badge pistol .45. He married Gloria K. Schell on July 23, 1960 at First Brethren Church in Fremont and she survives.
Harry was a machine operator at Kelsey Hayes/TRW and retired in 2005 after 35 years of service. He was a member of Grace Community Church and currently a member of Grace Brethren Chapel, the V.F.W., American Legion, Fremont Eagles and Moose, United States Power Squadron, United Steel Workers Union, Sandusky County Historical Society, Flatlanders Bike Club, Fifth Ohio Cannon Unit and a former president of the Carpenters Union. Harry enjoyed woodworking in his shop, bike riding, camping, civil war reenacting, old country music, NASCAR racing especially Jeff Gordon, exercise at the YMCA, golfing, photography, collecting movies and Facebooking.
Harry is survived by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Gloria K. Miller, Fremont, OH; daughters, Tina M. (Tony) Taylor, Fremont, OH and Sherry Sue (Randy) Tucker, Green Springs, OH; brothers, Leroy Miller, Lindsey, OH and Dennis Miller, Perrysburg, OH; grandchildren, Michael Slane, Jessica Tucker, Nicholas Slane and Daniel Tucker and great grandson, Jhonen Slane.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Betty, James and John.
Visitation: Friday, November 22, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Keith Merriman officiating.
Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH with military honor’s provided by the V.F.W.
Memorials: American Heart Association or American Lung Association
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Ellen Wardzala
So very sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man.
larry hartsel sr
sorry for your loss my heart and prayers go out to all of the family
Sarah Cherven
We are so sorry for your loss. Harry will be missed.He always had a smile on his face,and a joy to talk to. Our condolences,prayers and hugs to the Miller family.
Sarah and Jim Cherven. (Bugler)
Jean Turner and ladies of Republican Women's Club
The family of Harry Miller has our sympathy. We only recently met Mr Miller and enjoyed his company, conversation, and help for our women at our meeting. Gloria, God be with you.
Sandusky County Republican Women
Dorothy Palm
Gloria & family, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband & father. Praying God will comfort you with beautiful memories.
Bernie and Gene Hammer
Sincere sympathy . Sorry for your loss. Prayers.
Mary Drown
Will miss you a piece of my heart left with you .prayer sent for comfort for the family and friends
WmC Hall
It was my pleasure knowing Harry, so active, where did he find the time. St. Pete will be standing at attention when this Veteran passes through the gate.