Leonard R. Miller
July 22, 1946 — October 29, 2024
Leonard R. Miller, 78, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Pickering House. He was born July 22, 1946 in Lancaster, the son of John Raymond and Ruth Catherine (Hoffman) Miller.
Leonard was a 1964 graduate of Berne Union High School. In 1966, he was drafted into the US Marine Corp and served 2 years during the Vietnam War. After his time serving his country, Leonard attended Ohio University where he received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry, graduating in 1974. Leonard worked for Crown Closures, retiring after 48 years of service. He was lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Berne. His passion and hobby was farming and raising sheep.
Leonard is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Linda R. (Ashbaugh) Miller, whom he married December 14, 1974; brother-in-law, Merle (Gerry) Ashbaugh; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will take place Sunday, November 3rd from 1 – 3 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1965 Lutheran Church Road SE, North Berne. A memorial service will be at 3 PM. Graveside services will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Leonard’s memory to Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Rd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
Leonard was a 1964 graduate of Berne Union High School. In 1966, he was drafted into the US Marine Corp and served 2 years during the Vietnam War. After his time serving his country, Leonard attended Ohio University where he received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry, graduating in 1974. Leonard worked for Crown Closures, retiring after 48 years of service. He was lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Berne. His passion and hobby was farming and raising sheep.
Leonard is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Linda R. (Ashbaugh) Miller, whom he married December 14, 1974; brother-in-law, Merle (Gerry) Ashbaugh; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will take place Sunday, November 3rd from 1 – 3 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1965 Lutheran Church Road SE, North Berne. A memorial service will be at 3 PM. Graveside services will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Leonard’s memory to Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Rd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
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