Robert M. "Bob" Miller

Robert M. "Bob" Miller, 62, of Channing, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital. Bob was born May 19, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio and was the son of the late Roman and Alice Miller. After graduating from high school, Bob entered the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He married the former Mary Naumes on February 14, 1980 in Iron Mountain and they have been residents of Channing since. Bob worked for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) as an electrician for many years. He was a member of St. Rose Church in Channing, the IBEW local 876 of Comstock Park, MI and American Legion Post 168 of Channing. Bob loved anything that involved the outdoors including, hunting, fishing, gardening and riding his ranger. He especially loved spending time with his grandsons and watching them play sports. Bob was known for his great sense of humor and kind heart. His daughter Becky donated a kidney to him and Bob joked he brought her into this world and he would take her out, one part at a time. Bob was also an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and always rode his Green Bay Packer friends hard. He was preceded in death by his daughter Tara in 1995 and two sisters, Marcia and Patricia Miller and a brother, Luis Miller Bob is survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters, Julie Miller of Channing and Becky Miller of Channing.; three brothers, Richard (Fran) Miller of Ottawa Lake, MI, Roman Jr. (Linda) Miller of Crivitz, WI and Tom Miller of Oregon; two sister, Cynthia Miller of Jacksonville, FL and Cherie (Don) Bayer of Minocqua, WI; two grandsons, Michael and Tanner Miller and two very special boys who called him grandpa, Logan and Garrett O'neil. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00pm on Thursday at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00pm at the funeral home. Fr. Augustine Jacob will officiate. Burial will be in the Channing Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established to help his family defray expenses. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Robert "Bob" Miller online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Robert M. "Bob" Miller

December 4, 1949 - December 4, 2011