Robert Miller

Robert H. Miller 67, of Sawyer Lake, passed away on Thursday, August 15th at his home. Bob was born February 27, 1946 in Iron Mountain, son of the late Harold and Elaine (Hallman) Miller. Bob has been a resident of this area his entire life and was a 1964 graduate of Kingsford High School. He volunteered into the United States Army during the Vietnam War and served from 1966-68, during which time he was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged in 1968 with the rank of Sergeant E5. Bob married Deb Hamby on October 1, 1976 in Iron Mountain. He worked for several local businesses including, Wickman Welding, Lakeshore Inc. and Customer Metal and Fab until his retirement. Bob was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and a former member of the Sagola Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, helping others, working around his house and garage and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He recently began a new small business at his home called Gas Axe Service and Repair. He was a gifted handyman and could fix just about anything. Bob leaves his wife, Deb; children, Lana and Bob Miller of Iron Mountain, brothers, Jim (Pam) Miller of Iron Mountain and Ed (Diana) Miller of Iron Mountain; grandchildren, Valerie Davis, Victoria Williams and Cheyeanne Miller; great grandchildren, Kayelynn, Ayeva and Damon; Mother and father in law, Don and Florence Hamby of Randville; brothers and sisters in law, Randy (Nancy) Hamby of Alaska, Bud (Cheryl) Hamby of Iron Mountain, Don (Gail) Hamby of Randville, Ron (Penny) Hamby of Iron Mountain and Dennis (Sandy) Hamby of Felch and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his sister Karen Phillips and brother in law Roy Phillips. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Rev. David Anderson will officiate. Burial will be at Dickinson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dickinson County Cancer Closet. Condolences to the family of Robert Miller may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com

Robert Miller

August 15, 1946 - August 15, 2013