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Robert Miller Obituary
Miller, Chief Robert F. (Pa) 78, of Plainfield. Fire Chief of Chicago Ridge (Ret. after 37 years). Dedicated teacher of fire science at Moraine Valley Community College (Ret.). First District Fire Marshall, 1975-1978. Supervisor of Maintenance at Van's Fuel and Material, 1967-1974. Inspector and Fire Apparatus Delivery Engineer at Mack Trucks, 1959-1967. Honorably discharged as a Corporal Grade E-4, HQ BTRY 124th FA B National Guard 1954. Santa Fe Railway, 1948-1959. Graduate of Tilden Tech 1948. Beloved husband of the late Mary Delores (Towner), loving father of Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Coote and Curt Louis Miller, proud grandfather of Eric and Dana Coote, Aubrey Crespo, and Aimee Robinson, loving great-grandfather of Alex, Seth, and Josh Coote, D.J., Amanda, Lara, and Hannah Crespo, and Bekah, Ethan and Noah Robinson, brother of John Miller, late Maryann Fuerst, Tom, Ben, and Chuck Miller, survived by his many loving nieces, nephews and devoted friends. Memorial Saturday, May 24th, Reminiscing 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Service 11:30 a.m. Woodlawn Cemetery, 23060 Jefferson, Joliet, IL. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 815-740-4104. Arrangements entrusted by Woodlawn Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60431. 
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Curt Miller
May 14, 2022
I think I´m turning into Dad and I´m proud of it!
Kathy Coote
May 18, 2020
Twelve years later and Im still missing you
kathy
September 2, 2008
You were and are "my daddy'
Clarabelle
June 15, 2008
It's a month today-Fathers' Day-the house feels empty,the dogs are so lonesome.We all miss you.Wish you were here....Happy Fathers Day
Chris Van Dyke
May 27, 2008
To the Miller Family, my family and I share deeply in your loss. I entered the fire service under Chief Miller, and I came to look upon him as a mentor, a formidable leader, and ultimately, a friend. For my association with him, I always consider myself all the better as I can pass on a legacy of learning and understanding that he taught me. He was, and always remained, Chief. Our best wishes to you at this time.
Tom Kresal
May 27, 2008
My sympathies to Chief Millers family I worked with him briefly but respected him greatly. May God rest his soul and may God grant healing and peace to his grieving family.
Tom Kresal Chicago Ridge POC Firefighter 1988-1994
Joan Koning
May 24, 2008
Dear Kathy, Curt and Families, We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Our dads were alike in many ways--firemen and joksters and great dads. I hope to see you today. I know he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.LOVE, Andy and Joan [Heelan] Koning
Sally Farley
May 23, 2008
We think of our parents as invincible: the people who have all the answers and the ability to protect us from all the unknown forces "out there." Your "Pa" was definitely one of the invincible fathers. I know that he will be missed. I pray for comfort and grace for you and your family as you mourn his homegoing. I know your faith will support you.
David and Sandra Malinow
May 22, 2008
To the Miller family. Bob was an awsome man and an outstanding chief. I spent many years in district one and worked with Bob on the fire ground and at the Chicago Ridge Mall public safety shows. The world has lost a great man. God bless the Miller family. Bob and Dee are together now and forever, Amen.
Merilee Andreasen
May 21, 2008
Kathy and family, Sorry to hear about your loss. Your father and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Merilee and Frank
Jan and Mike Miller
May 21, 2008
We will miss his good humor and fun nature.
"Pidge" Douglas
May 20, 2008
To the family of Chief Miller, I am a former North Palos FPD and was a student of his at MVCC. I am still serving proudly in the fire service and I am glad to have had the pleasure to have had the time with the Chief that I did. "Pidge"
Geoff @ Pat Fleagle
May 20, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Luanne Baldwin
May 20, 2008
So sorry to hear of Uncle Bob's passing. Without him cracking wise, there is much less humor in the world. God bless and take care.
Mark and Luanne
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