Gene Miller, 83, Ford Motor Employee

He was born September 22, 1923 in Portsmouth, Ohio and has been a Vermillion resident for the past 50 years moving from Lorain and Kelley’s Island.

He worked for Ford Motor Co., Lorain for 18 years retiring in 1978. He had previously worked as a mechanic and tow truck driver for Miller Brother's Garage in Lorain.

He was a member of the Vermillion Evangelical and Reformed Church, American legion post 397, and VFW post 7576. He enjoyed working in his workshop, boating, RC boats, computers, playing cards, casino games, traveling, hunting, fishing, and watching wrestling on TV.

Survivors include 6 sons: Robert "Bob" G. Miller of New London, Donald B. Miller of Norwalk, Terry L. Miller of Lorain, Ty R. Derrow of Riverview, FL, Brad H. Miller of Somerset, KY, and Mark Z. Miller of North Fairfield, OH; and 3 daughters: Deborah A. Slyker of Palm Harbor, FL, Susan L. Folino of Vermillion, and Mimi Bella of Vermillion; 22 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brother Jim Miller of Amherst and 3 sisters, Donna Cline of Palm Springs, CA, Judy Stanfield of Vermillion, and Susan Darby of Stow, OH.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Ann miller in 2005, parents, Burt Miller and Theresa (nee Laux) Hiles, and son Jerry Miller.

Friends may call Friday, October 6, 2006 from 9 until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermillion, Ohio. The Rev. Louis Bertoni will officiate and the Vermillion Veterans Council will conduct military honors.

Contributions may be made to the New Life Hospice, 5255 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035-1450 and Animal Protective League of Lorain County, Inc., 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035-1450.