Jerry L. Miller, 79, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 11, 2021, at his residence in Bluffton.

Jerry was born in Bluffton, IN on Dec. 18, 1941, to Irvin J. and Violet Rose (Houdyshell) Miller, both parents preceded him in death.

He worked for Erie Stone Quarry in Bluffton for 15 years and retired from   Indiana Department of Transportation in Bluffton after 15 years of service as a mechanic.  He was a graduate of Lancaster High School class of 1959. Jerry served his country in the Marine Corp. from 1960 to 1964. He was a member of the American Legion Post 111 in Bluffton. Jerry was an avid coon hunter and enjoyed fishing, trapping, IU basketball, horses and working in his shop fixing things.

Jerry is survived by his children, two sons; Jay Miller of Montpelier, IN. and Austin J. (Jenna) Miller of Bluffton, two daughters; Jill (Jim) Jacob's of Montpelier, IN and Emma Rose Miller of Bluffton, and 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Jerry is also survived by two brothers-in-law; Richard Holsinger and James Foss, both of Bluffton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters; Sarah Miller, Janet Holsinger and Patricia Foss.

Graveside services will be held at Six Mile Cemetery on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the United States Marine Honor Guard and the American Legion Post 111 of Bluffton.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital Burn Unit.