Edward L. Miller, 82, of Bellefontaine, stepped into Glory on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025, at his home after a long battle with lung cancer, with his wife and daughter by his side.
Ed was born in Lewistown, Ohio, on December 19, 1942, to the late John F. and Roxie L. (Sanders) Miller. He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Brian Edward and Aaron Patrick Miller, and a brother Carl “Gene” Miller.
Ed is survived by his wife Rosilynn D. (Byrd) Miller, whom he married on June 29, 1965. Also surviving is daughter Lori J. Bechtel of Bellefontaine; a granddaughter Azlynn Vaneese Bechtel of Sidney; 2 brothers: Frank S. Miller of Bellefontaine, and John R. (Nancy) Miller of Lewistown; a sister-in-law Pamela Miller of Lewistown; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Tina Knight, Ty Miller, and Theresa Grant who was a caregiver to Ed. Ed is also survived by many loving brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law on Rosilynn’s side.
A 1961 graduate of Indian Lake High School, Ed served in the Army National Guard from October 1964 – February 1970. He worked at Airstream for 8 years, then was a truck driver for Super Foods / Nash Finch for 34 years before retiring in February 2003. Ed enjoyed having friends over for Saturday morning coffee, a ritual that lasted for more than 30 years. He also enjoyed helping out his friends and neighbors by plowing snow, working on lawn mowers or whatever needed fixed. In his younger years, Ed won several prizes at the county fair for his quilting abilities. He attended Gretna Brethren Church for many years.
Friends may call on Wednesday, January 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine. Pastor Rob Starnes will officiate Ed’s funeral service on Thursday, January 16, at 11 a.m. at Gretna Brethren Church, 1546 Twp Rd 46, Bellefontaine. Burial will follow in Huntsville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Daily Bread, c/o Lutheran Community Services, 820 W. Sandusky Ave. Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Miller family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.