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Dennis Miller
Dennis Lee Miller was born in Warsaw, Indiana on September 1, 1940 to Henry and Florence (Griswold) Miller. He passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Texas. Dennis grew up in Warsaw, Indiana with his younger brother, Henry Kent (HK), and younger sister, Lana. After high school Dennis went on to get an Associates Degree in Accounting, married his loving wife of 58 years, Ramona, and worked in a number of accounting jobs. He eventually left accounting to follow his other passions, fire safety and sales. Over the years he sold fire trucks and various equipment used by all first responders. His job took him all over the world, including living in Florida, Iowa, and finally Texas. He was well known for his stories and tall tales, and challenging others to solve the math riddle of the hotel, the bellman, and the missing dollar. Dennis’s love of fire safety started when he became a volunteer firefighter for Wayne Township, IN, in the 1970’s. He was then an active member in founding the Aboite Township Volunteer Fire Department in 1982 and served as Fire Chief there from 1986 through 1989. Dennis and Ramona have several children and many grandchildren. He was always proud of them and liked to share embarrassing stories about them. As he grew older, he introduced himself as the father of five and the grandfather of 11 before anything else. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Florence Miller. He is survived by his wife Ramona (Worman) Miller and five children: Chris (Miller) Estep and husband Jerry, and children Josh and April of Farmland, IN, and Trisha of Ormond Beach, FL Pam Miller and husband David Zack of Grayshott, UK, and children Cameron of Madison, WI, and Colin of Sheffield, UK Jeff Miller and wife Gail, and children Jaiden of Roanoke, IN, Justin of Fort Wayne, IN, Jarrett of Bluefield, VA and Jessica of Nashville, TN Tom Miller of Arlington, TX Jennifer (Miller) Howell and husband Ross, and children Anne and Abigail of Arlington, TX His brother Henry Kent Miller and wife Linda, and their children His sister Lana (Miller) Wolfe and husband Jack, and their children And many other relatives and countless loved ones Dennis will forever live in our hearts and memories. We expect that he is either looking down to see what we are all doing or having a good old chat with (and possibly trying to sell fire equipment to) others that have preceded him. For those in Texas, a Celebration of Life will be held on April 24, 2022 in Arlington, Texas at J. Gilligan’s from 2-4pm where Dennis and Ramona celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary and where Dennis liked to go. For those in Indiana, a Celebration of Life will be held on July 16, 2022 at the Aboite Township Fire Department’s Community Room from 3-6pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a fund to support Tom as he goes to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, this summer in Orlando, FL. Venmo: @TomOMiller
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  1. Dennis will be missed by many. He always had wonderful stories to tell and jokes to share.
    I have many wonderful memories of Dennis at the MAC Gators’ parties and games. He was part of our MAC family!!

  2. Jeff and Gail – We are truly sorry for your loss and will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers . Dennis n Karen

  3. I met Denny when I was at Woodway PSD; Denny was the E-1 rep. I discovered he knew my dad from Wayne Township FD back in Waynedale (Fort Wayne). We instantly became friends. To say that Denny is a good guy does not really describe this man. I enjoyed our ole days talks about life back in Indy, the fire service. He shared with me stories about my dad and uncle that I had not heard. My dad was a volunteer and my uncle paid. My uncle died in a fire truck crash responding to another crash.
    We remained friends throughout my 35-year career and would always hook up at the fire chief conferences. He took us to Ocala for a tour of our Hush that they were building. He was a great host. In fact, of all the machines I built, he was the #1 host and rep for the product he provided. Denny loved the fire service and knew the importance of relationship building/maintaining. He was also very proud of his family, which just tells you a little more of why he is a great guy. I know up in heaven, he and my dad are talking about me, the fire service, family, and the good ole days back in NE Indy. Rest easy Denny: you did good!

  4. Our thoughts and prayers with you in the challenging and difficult time. Dennis was an awesome guy and will he missed. We send our love and heartfelt condolences to you all.

  5. Praying the memories made and the love you shared with your Dad will echo in your heart for years to come. Your father’s stories, his values, and his love of family live on in all of you.
    With Sympathy,
    Beth and Steve Sandberg

  6. Jeff & Gail – May the good memories of your dad help to ease your loss. Thinking of you.

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