ROBERT W. MILLER

Robert Miller

Robert W. Miller, 71, of Morton died Jan. 11, 2022, after almost 20 years battling cancer.

He was born March 7, 1950, in Peoria, a son of Wm. and Elsie (Raymen) Miller. He married Sharon Fisk on Feb. 29, 1976. She survives.

Also surviving are one brother-in-law, Chuck Fisk of Astoria; one sister-in-law, Georgia (and Gale) Parker of Astoria; nieces and nephews, Adam Fisk, Alissa Fisk, Natasha Morrell, Elizabeth Parker Howard, Dallas Parker, Amanda Parker and Bryan Parker; four great-nephews; and one great-niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Jerry.

He graduated from Morton High School in 1968. After graduation, he entered the Army National Guard, serving from 1968-72.

After the service, he owned and operated Miller Paint Store in Morton until 1982, at which time he became a self-employed painter doing interior and exterior painting on all types of homes and buildings.

He was a member of the Morton Fire Department for 44 years.

Cremation has been accorded. There will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation Society of Mid Illinois was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Morton Fire Department, 300 West Courtland St., Morton, IL 61550.

Published in the Astoria South Fulton Argus on 1/26/2022