Robert Robbie Miller, age 62, of Austinburg passed away July 16, 2017 at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland surrounded by his children. Born December 11, 1954 in Painesville, he was the son of James Jim Miller and Yvonne Bonnie Hume. Robbie was a great athlete. He held a longstanding swim record in the state of …
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Robert Robbie Miller, age 62, of Austinburg passed away July 16, 2017 at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland surrounded by his children. Born December 11, 1954 in Painesville, he was the son of James Jim Miller and Yvonne Bonnie Hume.
Robbie was a great athlete. He held a longstanding swim record in the state of Ohio in the butterfly stroke. He was an early member of the Vikings gymnastics. His main high school sports were tennis, basketball, and football. Robbie spent a partial high school year playing sports in Dade City, Florida. He graduated in 1972 from Geneva High School in Geneva, Ohio. Rob was a proud Geneva Letterman.
Robbie was a hardworking, structural Ironworker for Cleveland Local 17 for 29 years. He worked on Jacobs Field, Gund Arena, Cleveland Browns stadium, the Key Bank skyscraper, along with many others skyscrapers and bridges. He was an ironworker in Ohio, California, Arizona, and Florida. He was a land developer in Sierra Vista, Arizona. He was a co-owner of MW apartments in Geneva, Ohio.
Robbie is survived by his two remarkable children: his daughter, Tiffany Miller (Mike Buck); son, Matthew Miller; grandsons, Samuel Robert and Nathan James Miller; granddaughter, Charlotte Rose Molly Buck; mother, Yvonne Bonnie Miller; brother, Jamie (Margie) Miller; sisters, Mary Miller, Sarah (Denis) Bergeron and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, James E. Jim Miller, Jr.; aunt, Elizabeth Whitney and cousins, Ken and Jim Whitney.
Robbie was a longstanding member of Christ Episcopal Church. He loved golfing, fishing, and boating and most of all Robbie loved his children and beloved grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Christ Episcopal Church, 66 S. Eagle St., Geneva, OH 44041. A memorial service will be held at the church at 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. C. Thomas Jackson will be officiating. Final resting place will be Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Geneva.
The Behm Family Funeral Home of Geneva is assisting the family.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
left a message on July 21, 2017:
My condolences to the Miller Family. Always knew Robbie with a 'Big Smile' on his face & a warm greeting.
left a message on July 21, 2017:
My Friend Matthew,
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family upon the loss of your Father.
We shall pray for you and your Father's soul. God Bless you and your family.
left a message on July 19, 2017:
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Robbie Miller at this time that you celebrate his life. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
left a message on July 19, 2017:
Dear Robbie, Can not imagine what you have been through this past 19 months. You were a courageous fighter who stuck with the fight. You tackled your illness with grace and selflessness. You are amazing and I love you more than words can say! You can be so proud of Tiffany and Matthew and the great job you did raising them. They are remarkable young adults. Thank you for sharing your life with me. I love and will forever miss you.
left a message on July 19, 2017:
With our sincere sympathy and loving memories of Robbie we send our warm and caring thoughts at this difficult time..... We saw Robbie last summer at our daughters wedding and it is wonderful to remember him smiling and in good spirits... He will be missed by many....Love, Ron & Joyce Pirtle and Family
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left a message on July 21, 2017:
My condolences to the Miller Family. Always knew Robbie with a 'Big Smile' on his face & a warm greeting.
left a message on July 21, 2017:
My Friend Matthew,
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family upon the loss of your Father.
We shall pray for you and your Father's soul. God Bless you and your family.
left a message on July 19, 2017:
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Robbie Miller at this time that you celebrate his life. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
left a message on July 19, 2017:
Dear Robbie, Can not imagine what you have been through this past 19 months. You were a courageous fighter who stuck with the fight. You tackled your illness with grace and selflessness. You are amazing and I love you more than words can say! You can be so proud of Tiffany and Matthew and the great job you did raising them. They are remarkable young adults. Thank you for sharing your life with me. I love and will forever miss you.
left a message on July 19, 2017:
With our sincere sympathy and loving memories of Robbie we send our warm and caring thoughts at this difficult time..... We saw Robbie last summer at our daughters wedding and it is wonderful to remember him smiling and in good spirits... He will be missed by many....Love, Ron & Joyce Pirtle and Family
Behm Family Funeral Homes
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