Born on October 10, 1940, in Austin, Minnesota, and died on Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Roseburg, OR. We believe of a broken heart. Richard married Carol (Nofziger) Miller on September 15, 1964 at his parents' home in Lebanon, OR.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Miller, 11 days earlier and Mother Norma "Benedict" Miller. Richard is survived by his father, Vernon Edward Miller of Roseburg, OR; children: son, David R Miller of Roseburg, OR; daughter, Pamela Joy and husband, David Duncan Harris, of Sacramento, CA;grandchildren: Brenden and McKenzie Hopper both of Citrus Heights CA; brother: Chuck Miller and wife, Nancy Miller of Richmond, TX; sister: Miss Nancy Kay Miller, of Stavely, Alberta, Canada.
Richard served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1961. He played football for the Oregon Ducks and Navy, as well as softball. He was a Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor Restaurant owner, manager, salesman, farmer, cowboy, Trucking Owner and Entrepreneur. His Dad and him gifted Double VM Ranch to the Christian churches in Canada, as well as supported many missionaries and churches and a softball team. Richard attended Westside Christian Church with his family.
A Memorial/Worship service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Westside Christian Church 2750 W Harvard Ave. Roseburg, OR 97471. 541-673-6201. Rick McMichael, Minister. Music led by Jeremy and Hollie Grammon. In place of flowers, please gift to the True North Star Ministries that is used by God to change the lives of youth and families.