Daniel Miller Obituary

Daniel L. Miller

May 24, 1952 - Aug 3, 2023

Castalia

Daniel L. "Dan" Miller, 71, of Castalia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, Aug. 3, 2023, after a lingering time of ill health.

He was born May 24, 1952, in Sandusky, and was a Margaretta High School graduate. Dan graduated with a teaching degree from University of Toledo and also was a college athlete in both football and track. He was a teacher and also an engineer during his life. Dan began his career as a junior high math teacher and football and track coach at Sandusky City Schools. He then obtained his master's degree in engineering from Ashland University. Dan worked in the manufacturing industry at companies like Union Chain, Norweco, Magic Chef, and Delphi. In later years, he obtained a second master's degree in technology from Bowling Green State University and he returned to his love of teaching and integrated his business background by teaching at VanGuard Sentinel Career Center. Dan also served as a Driver's Education teacher during that time.

Dan was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky. He was an active member by teaching Sunday School, ushering, and participating on both the Trinity Softball team and dartball league. He enjoyed sports and spent much time volunteering to coach little league teams for soccer and softball, as well as coaching track at Margaretta. He also was a referee for many years for local high school football and basketball games, as well as umpiring softball games. Dan enjoyed watching and following many sports, especially sports his daughters and granddaughters were involved in. He was a big Cleveland sports fan. Dan also was a member of Castalia Lions Club for many years.

He is survived by his daughter, Nicole (Kurt) Heilmann; granddaughters, Grace Heilmann and Gabrielle Heilmann; brothers, Gerald (Ileana) Miller, Melvin (Jean) Miller, and Rich (Sheryl) Miller; sister-in-law, Sharon Nettemeier; and several nieces and nephews.

Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Gwendolyn (Sanborn) Miller; daughter, Julie Michelle Miller; sister, Ann Amelia Miller; parents, Carl F. and Dorothy E. Miller; in-laws, Naomi V. and Robert W. Sanborn; and brothers-in-law, Jeff Sanborn and David Nettemeier.

Visitation for friends and family will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, until the time of Dan's services at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 Bardshar Rd., Sandusky. Burial will be at Castalia Cemetery.

Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to The Julie Miller Scholarship Fund in care of Margaretta Schools or Juvenile Diabetes Society.

Online condolences and gifts of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com.