RONALD A. MILLER


Hastings, MI - Ronald A. Miller, age 61, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at his home.
Ron was born on June 6, 1953 to Charles and Betty Miller in Hastings.
Ron is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lorna; daughters Amanda (Jared) Novak and Amy (Bryan) Wilder; grandchildren Cole, Gage, and Keira Novak; brothers Gerald Miller; Dale (Cindy) Miller; sister Charlene (Danny) Cheney; sister-in-law Valerie Miller; and many beloved nephews, nieces, cousins and special family friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Donald Miller and Robert Miller.
Ron worked for Al Signs Tire, Eaton Corp. in Battle Creek, and Hastings Piston Ring before starting and operating Miller Excavating, which he ran for the past 32 years. Ron was also Baltimore township supervisor for four years.
Ron loved ice fishing, mushroom hunting, camping and hunting for agates in Lake Superior, playing cards - especially poker and euchre -, taking drives around Baltimore township, and spending time with his grandchildren, family, and very special dog, Molly.
Ron was interred at the Ronald A. and Lorna L. Miller Memorial Family Cemetery where private services were held on Thursday, October 2, 2014.

In lieu of flowers, Ron would like any memorial contributions to be made to the Doris Greenfield Nursing Scholarship Fund which can be done through the Barry Community Foundation.
Ron requested a potluck memorial, which will be held at the Hastings Elk Lodge on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 1:00 - 4:00pm.