Robert Miller

Robert Duane “Bob” Miller Sr., 56, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Fargo VA Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

He was born May 1, 1956, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, the son of Harry and Sarahlyn (Best) Miller. Bob and his family lived around the Breckenridge area until he was six years old. He moved with his family to Blaine, Minnesota until he left for the Army.

Bob served in the Army as a PVZ with Company A 57th Signal Battalion, serving until 1976. He received the Marksman Rifle Medal. This battalion was based out of Fort Hood, Texas. After serving his country, Bob enjoyed family and friends. He also enjoyed camping trips at Pine Ridge, fishing, and just spending time outdoors.

On December 30, 1991, he was united in marriage to Cathy Tierney, with her two children, Art and Sissy, by their side. They lived in Norcross, MN until 1996, when they moved to Breckenridge. They lived there until the flood of 1997. After the flood they moved to Fergus Falls where they have lived since.

In 2005 Bob was diagnosed with kidney cancer. After the doctors removed the cancerous kidney in 2005 he was in good health until December of 2012, when he found out that he had two inoperable tumors. Bob still enjoyed his life until he took God’s hand and went to his heavenly home on April 4, 2013.

Bob will always be remembered in our hearts as a brother, father, friend, and husband, and the fun and exciting person he was until the illness took over his body.

Preceding him in death were his father Harry on August 30, 2003, his mother Sarahlyn on December 18, 2011, his brother, Ronald “Ron” on November 8, 2012, and several aunts and uncles.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy, of Fergus Falls and his dog Tucker; children: Art (Karen) Tierney of Barnesville, Sissy “Clema” Brown (Russ Berneking) of Barnesville, Heather Miller, Christopher Miller, Troy Miller, Robert Miller Jr. and Derek Miller; grandchildren: Carolee and Caitlyn Berreking, and other grandchildren; siblings: Peggy Wenzel of Blaine, Jan (Barry) Metzen of Grand Forks, Scott Miller of Blaine, and Dee-Dee (Ritchie) Bonneson of Minneapolis; as well as several nieces and nephews, uncles and aunts, and all who called him their friend.

Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and resumes one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Service: 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls
Clergy: Reverend Thomas Eaves
Military Participation by the Fergus Falls VFW and American Legion
Interment will be in the spring at Knollwood Memorial Gardens in Fergus Falls.
Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls is in charge of the arrangements.