Keith B. Miller

Keith B. Miller, 91, of New Paris, died early Tuesday morning, December 18, 2012, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born August 13, 1921 in Elkhart County to William A. and Fern Patricia (Barnard) Miller. On May 31, 1944 he married Naomi Mohler, in Syracuse. She survives along with a daughter, Darlene K. Stone of Elkhart; three grandchildren, Kris Batten of Rochester, Justin Stone of Weston, Florida, and Cindy Ralston of New Paris; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty (Clifford) Gabbard of El Paso, Texas; and a brother, Larry D. Miller of Goshen. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Roger L. Miller; four brothers, Harold, Ronald, Junior, and Robert G. Miller; and two sisters, Mary Swihart and Marjorie Perrin. Mr. Miller was a lifelong resident of the area. When he wasn't farming, he worked at Goshen Veneer and Barler Metal. He planted 55 acres as a tree farmer. He was a member of Solomon Creek United Methodist Church. He served many years on area boards, including the MACOG Board, and the Soil and Water Conservation Board of Elkhart County. He was a Junior Forest Ranger and received the Uncle Elmer Award in the 1970's. Friends may call 2 to 4, and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. An 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2012, funeral is planned at the funeral home with Pastor Glenda Woodcox, Solomon Creek United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Solomon Creek Cemetery, Syracuse. Memorials may be given to Solomon Creek United Methodist Church or Goshen Care at Home Hospice.