Ronald Ray Miller

Ronald Ray Miller, age 77, of Middleville, Michigan, passed away on March 2, 2022.

Ron was born on April 15, 1944, the son of George and Violet (Yonkers) Miller.  He was a 1962 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1967 graduate of Michigan State University, where he was a member of the ROTC.  On August 21, 1965, after 5 years of dating, Ron married Janet Barnum, and they enjoyed 56 years together.

Ron was a math teacher and wrestling coach from 1967-68, leaving to serve his country in Vietnam in the Army Artillery.  He also served in the National Guard and was the Post Commander in Charlotte, MI.   He later worked for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Ron was a member of the American Legion Post 45, the VFW, and the Kiwanis Club of Hastings.  He loved to hunt, fish and camp with family.  He was an avid fan of his grandkid's sports/activities and enjoyed concerts and campfires.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, George and Violet Miller.

He is survived by his wife Janet, daughters Emma Jo "Jodi" (Jack) Chance of Grandville, MI, Melia (Bill) Haywood of Hastings, MI, Rebecca "Becky" (Tim) Nissen of Rock Hill, SC, grandchildren Joshua (Anna) Haywood, Eden Joy Haywood, Matthew (Spencer) Chance, Claire Chance, Michael Chance, Keri Nissen, Riley Nissen, and sister Carolyn Rae (Ardie) Wilder.

Memorial contributions in memory of Ron can be made to Hillsdale College, https://www.hillsdale.edu/donate, Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058 from 1:00–3:00 PM with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 3:00 PM. Military honors provided by American Legion Post 45. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net . The funeral service will be livestreamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GirrbachFuneralHome . You do not need a Facebook Account to view the service. If you click on a live link and you do not have an account, FB will ask you to log in or sign up. You may or may not see a "Not Now" option, if so, click that and scroll down to videos and that message to log in will disappear and you may now enjoy the live FB presentation.