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Robert Miller Obituary

Robert Stanley Miller

A graveside memorial service with military honors for Robert Stanley Miller, 79, Lawrence, will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2013, at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Miller died Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.

He was born July 12, 1934, in Lawrence, to William Lafayette and Effie L. Fetty Miller. He was a proud Lawrence native and worked as an automotive mechanic for 40 years, serving 25 years at McCrory Otasco. He was married to Sylvia Higgins for 14 years.

Mr. Miller served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, and a member of the honor guard.

Survivors include: Robert S. Miller II (son) and wife Randi Stout of Manhattan, KS; Rick D. Freeman (son) of Paducah, KY; Sarah M. Miller (daughter) of Lawrence, KS; Sherry Wherry (daughter) and husband Ridley of Wichita Falls, TX; Margie Hopkins and Patty Dillon (step-sisters), of Lawrence, KS; Helen Miller (sister-in-law) of Redding, CA; Jessica Freeman (granddaughter) of Lawrence, KS; Joshua Freeman (grandson) of Topeka, KS; Amber Wherry (granddaughter) of Wichita Falls, TX; and Sylvia Bigsby (former wife) and husband Steve of Lawrence, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers; William L. Jr., Wesley W., Donald A., Lloyd C., Glenn A., and step-brothers Danny and Donnie Dillon.

The family suggests memorials to the VFW Post 852, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 6, 2013.
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Bob now belongs to the ages. May his memory live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Stan Trekell

September 9, 2013

To the Miller Family, please accept our deepest felt condolences... I remember Bob when he worked as the auto mechanic at Otasko. I believe he work there with our Dad (Frank).

The Galloway Family

September 8, 2013

the VFW thanks you for your service to our country and the VFW organization

post 852

September 8, 2013

So Sorry to here Bob is gone. I worked with him for 3 years at Otasco in Lawrence . I was his asst manager. He will be missed by many.

September 7, 2013

Will be missed my many friends and family.

Betty Pringle

September 6, 2013

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