Leroy Miller Obituary

Leroy Miller

Leroy Miller, 89, of Bellevue, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his home.

He was born June 21, 1933, in Marywood, the son of Roman Sr. and Laura (Bauman) Miller.

He is survived by four sons, Timothy (Nancy) Miller of Canton, Kevin (Kathy) Miller of Bowling Green, Keith (Sally Jo) Miller of Van Horn, Texas, and Chris (Susi) Miller of Indian Mound, Tennessee; three daughters, Dianne (Mark) Kessler of Republic, Geralyn Phillips of Willard, and Tricia (Tim) Wollenslegel of Sandusky; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren with one expected; one expected great-great-grandchild; and sister, Marlene (Tootie) Didion of Bellevue.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara A. (Schaffer) Miller; and siblings, Roman Miller Jr., Gerald Miller, and Rose Acree.

Leroy graduated from Thompson High School in 1952. He married Barbara on Sept. 4, 1954, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroeville. They met in 1952 at Barb's sister's wedding and it was love at first sight since they came with others but left together.

Growing up, he worked on the family farm. In his youth, he was an altar boy for St. Michael's church and Sorrowful Mother Shrine. He worked at the Havana, Omar, and Frank elevators, the former Johnson Furnace, and General Motors Powertrain in Toledo, where he retired in 1999. He was a member of Bellevue Eagles and St. Gaspar del Buffalo church.

He had a great sense of humor and loved playing jokes on his family. He had many hobbies including beekeeping, woodworking, deer hunting, and golfing to name a few. He loved to go camping with family, visit auctions, and go to flea markets. He was the only man that we knew who loved to shop. He loved to socialize, dance, and listen to music, especially Molly B Polka party. He also loved watching RFD TV. His kids describe him as "the greatest man we knew."

The family would like to recognize his special friend, Carol Guice, for her warm, joyful, and special companionship that she provided over the past 10 years with Leroy. Also, a big thanks to Ron and Collette Brown for being wonderful next door neighbors helping him with chores around the house over the years.

Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, at Foos & Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue, where the Rosary will begin at 1:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday June 10, 2023, at St. Gaspar del Buffalo Church, 16209 CR 46, Bellevue. Burial will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Gaspar del Buffalo.