Edwin Miller, 96, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday at The Cedars in Leo, IN. He was born in Paulding County, OH to the late Eli & Sarah (Brenneman) Miller. He married Rosa Mae (Miller) Hochstedler on June 1, 1968 in Woodburn, IN.
Surviving are his wife, Rosa of Harlan, IN; daughters, Teresa (Rex) Williamson of Paulding, OH and Leslie Hughes of Paulding, OH; step-daughter, Marilyn (Raymond) Foster of Auburn, IN; step-son, Clifford (Dorie) Hochstedler of Sarasota, FL; 15 grandchildren, many great grandchildren & great great grandchildren; sisters, Esther Blair of Hicksville, OH and Mary Ackerman of Hicksville, OH; brother, Albert (Betty) Miller of Van Wert, OH. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elaine Gerkens; grandson, Joshua Williamson; step-daughter, Sharon Hochstedler; brothers, Joseph, Mose & Eli Miller; sisters, Lena Schwartzendruber & Mabel Lengacher.
He farmed for 20 years, worked as a Foreman & Drag Line Operator at General Portland Cement in Paulding, OH for 20 years and did construction until he retired. He was a member of North Leo Mennonite Church and enjoyed making birdhouses, gardening & fishing. He was a WWII Army Veteran where he specialized in the 123rd Radio Intelligence Company.
Calling will be held on Friday, July 8, 2016 from 4-8 pm at Pathway Christian Church (12732 Spencerville Road Harlan, IN). Services on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 11 am with calling one hour prior at the church with Pastor Murray Clugston officiating. Burial in Leo Memorial Park Cemetery, Leo, IN.
Memorials to The Cedars - 14409 Sunrise Court Leo, IN 46765 or the Mennonite Michiana Relief - PO Box 500 Akron, PA 17501.