Richard Miller Obituary

Richard, Joseph, and Connor Miller

Jul 11, 2024

Sandusky and Vickery

Richard Joseph "Rich" Miller Jr. (Gramps), 67, died Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Seneca County as result of injuries sustained in an accident.

He was born Jan. 18, 1957, in Willard, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1975. Rich started at Perkins Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter in 1980 and in 1988, became full-time. He then rose to the ranks of lieutenant and then on to Captain. He retired after 40 years in 2019. He was also a Medic for Firelands Regional Medical Center ER since 1993.

He was a member of International Association of Firefighters. In his free time, he enjoyed working on home improvement projects, enjoyed the yearly four-wheeling trip with his firefighter family, and looked forward to the Miller fest each year. Above all else, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Rich is survived by his wife, Sharon (Hamm) Miller, to whom he was married for 44 years; son, Chris (Brooke) Miller; daughter-in-law, Jena (Barnes) Miller; five grandchildren, Summer, Braylen, Haley, Beckett, and Wesley; sisters, Sharon Miller and Carol (Ed) Reider; brothers, David Miller and Chuck (Barb) Shoup; and several nieces and nephews.

He entered into eternal rest with his son, Joseph, and grandson, Connor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Monica Miller Sr.

Joseph Brandon "Joe" Miller (Daddy), 41, of Vickery, died Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Seneca County as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.

He was born July 1, 1983, in Sandusky, and graduated in 2002 from Margaretta High School/EHOVE. Joe started his working career at the age of 13, working for Chet's Garage. In 2002, he was maintenance at Cedar Point, moving forward to become maintenance supervisor for Heidelberg Materials.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and mushroom hunting. Joe shared the love of horses with his daughter, target shooting with his children, spending time at the family camper, four wheeling, and working on anything mechanical. He was a true Jack of all Trades.

Joe is survived by his wife, Jena (Barnes) Miller, to whom he married Sept. 23, 2006; daughter, Haley; son, Wesley; mother, Sharon Miller; brother, Chris (Brooke) Miller; several aunts and uncles; and many close friends.

He entered into eternal rest with his son, Connor, and father, Richard.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard and Monica Miller Sr.; and maternal grandparents, Fred and Mozell Hamm.

Connor Joseph Miller (Bubba), 13, of Vickery, went to see his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Seneca County as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.

He was born Nov. 12, 2010, in Sandusky, and was an eighth-grade student at Margaretta Schools. Connor was a member of Venice Road Baptist Church and Target Master's 4-H Club through Sandusky County Sportsmen Club. He loved football, swimming, throwing discus and shot put in track, gaming, hunting, and fishing, and loved all animals.

Connor is survived by his mother, Jena Barnes Miller; sister, Haley; brother, Wesley; maternal grandparents, Tom and Becky Barnes; paternal grandmother, Sharon Miller; uncles, Chris (Brooke, Summer, Braylen, Beckett) Miller and Brad (Melinda and Lincoln) Barnes; great-grandfather, John Barnes; great-grandmother, Joann Thompson; and several aunts and uncles.

He entered into eternal rest with his father, Joseph, and grandfather, Richard.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Carol Barnes; and great-grandfather, Clayton Thompson.

Visitation for Richard, Joseph, and Connor will be 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and 10 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024, until the time of services at 11 a.m., all at Faith Church, 3020 E. Strub Road, Sandusky. Pastor Wayne Keith will officiate and burial will be at Castalia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Miller Family Fund, in care of Civista Bank, 208 S. Washington St., Castalia, Ohio, 44824.

Ransom Funeral and Cremation Service, Castalia, is assisting family with services.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransom funeralhome.com.