Marvin C. Miller, 73, a resident of Menominee Trail, Plymouth, died following an illness on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 12:15 a.m. in Hospice House of St. Joseph County.
Born on August 11, 1937 in Mishawaka, Indiana, he was the only child of Wilbur F. and Ferrel M. (Jones) Miller. After moving to Plymouth he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955.
The eighteen year old red head enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from the summer of his graduation until 1958. Marv was proud to have been included on the maiden voyage of the U.S.S. Saratoga and experience the deck landing of President Eisenhower.
On June 21, 1959 Marv and the former Mary Ann Sanders were married in the County Line Brethren Church, Lakeville. For the past 52 years the couple has resided in the home that Marv himself built on Holem Lake which were familiar surroundings for Mary Ann as she had grown up just on the other side of the lake.
They have been longtime members of the Plymouth Church of the Brethren.
Marv was a reliable employee of NIPSCO for 35 years and retired in 1995. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who was instrumental in launching the successful Menominee Marsh Project. He was also a founding member of the Marco Bass Masters and remained an environmental advocate. He followed the Indianapolis Colts, Notre Dame and NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Sanders) Miller, a daughter; Christine L. Miller of Plymouth, a son Jeffrey K. (Carolyn) Miller of Orange City, Florida and two grandsons; Timothy C. Miller of Tallahassee, Florida and Matthew N. Miller of Kentucky.
Marv was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 18th from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan St. where visitation will continue after 10 a.m. Pastor Ruth Yoder will officiate.
Flag presentation by Commander Julian Keiser, Plymouth American Legion Post 27.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Church or Center for Hospice Care 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563
Linda & Dave Zeider says
Mary Ann & Family
So sorry to hear about Marv. Seems like we just saw you at Christos. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Unfortunately we will be out of town on Monday and won\’t get to stop and offer our condolences, but know that we are there in our thoughts.
Linda & Dave Zeider
Shirley A. Gidley says
I have such fond memories of Marv…he was such a nice man and a delight to work with at PCC.
My thoughts and prayers for you and the family in this time of trial and loss.
Holli Pifer says
Mary Ann,
Steve and I were very sorry to hear about the passing of Marvin. I have many memories of stories about \”Marv Miller\” and Uncle Johnny. Some that should never be repeated! Know that he is resting in peace now.
Love and Peace to you and your family.
Steve and Holli Pifer
Nancy Morford says
Mary Ann and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Marv. He was a wonderful man. His memories will live on within your hearts. You, Chris, Jeff and your grandchildren are in our thoughts and prayers.
I wish we could have been there, but with mom having just been put in Porter Hills, and I have taken off work so many times for her I couldn\’t take off one more day. I\’m really sorry.
We Love You Very Much,
Wayne and Nancy Morford and Elsie Black
Alan and Sue Stanfield says
Mary Ann and Family so sorry to hear of Marvins\’s passing, we will keep your family in our prayers. Sorry we couldn\’t be there for the funeral, but I know the Lord will strengthen you
and help you through the next few months.
May God Bless You All
Love
Alan and Sue Stanfield
Robyn Hammonds Mevis says
Mary Ann . . . . I am so sorry to see this. I know before I moved South, Marv had had some heart issues. This is the one part I don\’t like about not living in Plymouth. Please know that I will be thinking of you and prayers will come your way. You have such a lifetime of memories . . . . those will continue to bring happy thoughts and smiles on your face.
Stan & Eileen Thompson says
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Marv. We didn\’t know him that well but he graduated with us from high school. He was always a good friend at that time. Enjoyed being with him at our 50th reunion. Our sincere sympathy to the family
Linda & Dave Zeider says
Mary Ann & Family
So sorry to hear about Marv. Seems like we just saw you at Christos. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Unfortunately we will be out of town on Monday and won\’t get to stop and offer our condolences, but know that we are there in our thoughts.
Linda & Dave Zeider
Shirley A. Gidley says
I have such fond memories of Marv…he was such a nice man and a delight to work with at PCC.
My thoughts and prayers for you and the family in this time of trial and loss.
Holli Pifer says
Mary Ann,
Steve and I were very sorry to hear about the passing of Marvin. I have many memories of stories about \”Marv Miller\” and Uncle Johnny. Some that should never be repeated! Know that he is resting in peace now.
Love and Peace to you and your family.
Steve and Holli Pifer
Nancy Morford says
Mary Ann and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Marv. He was a wonderful man. His memories will live on within your hearts. You, Chris, Jeff and your grandchildren are in our thoughts and prayers.
I wish we could have been there, but with mom having just been put in Porter Hills, and I have taken off work so many times for her I couldn\’t take off one more day. I\’m really sorry.
We Love You Very Much,
Wayne and Nancy Morford and Elsie Black
Alan and Sue Stanfield says
Mary Ann and Family so sorry to hear of Marvins\’s passing, we will keep your family in our prayers. Sorry we couldn\’t be there for the funeral, but I know the Lord will strengthen you
and help you through the next few months.
May God Bless You All
Love
Alan and Sue Stanfield
Robyn Hammonds Mevis says
Mary Ann . . . . I am so sorry to see this. I know before I moved South, Marv had had some heart issues. This is the one part I don\’t like about not living in Plymouth. Please know that I will be thinking of you and prayers will come your way. You have such a lifetime of memories . . . . those will continue to bring happy thoughts and smiles on your face.
Stan & Eileen Thompson says
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Marv. We didn\’t know him that well but he graduated with us from high school. He was always a good friend at that time. Enjoyed being with him at our 50th reunion. Our sincere sympathy to the family