Birth date: Jan 18, 1944 Death date: Nov 6, 2023
Mr. Ronald W. Miller, age 79, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 in Howell, MI. Ron was born on January 18, 1944 to Carl Miller and June (Mathews) Johnson in Muskegon. Ron proudly served his country while in the United States Read Obituary
Dear Nancy, family and friends of Ron,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Ron´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS Theodore Roosevelt SSBN-600, USS Robert E Lee SSBN-601 and USS James Madison SSBN-627.
To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country.
Nancy and family... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV).
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret,
National Chaplain, USSVI.
www.jimsandman.com
R.I.H Ron! We can hear you know calling Linda, I need you. We have memories.
Ron and I have been friends since the early 1950's. We went through Roosevelt School, Muskegon Heights Jr. High, Muskegon Heights Sr. High (1st semester of sophomore year) together. We then joined the Navy together under the "Buddy Plan" along with Dave Johnson.
We got to stay together through Boot Camp, but got separated after that. Ron went to Torpedoman's Mate school, Dave went to Enginemans Mate school and I to Electricians Mate school.
Dave got out after his 4 years, I got out after 7 years and Ron stayed 10 years.
The one thing that I remember about Ron in our early years was that he was way more athletically
talented that I. He was always 2-3 inches taller than I was and he could hit a baseball a mile. He was also really good at basketball. He had great hand-eye coordination and could dribble, pass, and catch the ball with great speed and accuracy.
He was a great friend through many, many years and I will miss dearly.
With a heavy heart, I told him that I would see him on the other side, the Friday before he passed.
Ron and I shared many fun times together growing up in Muskegon. Our mothers were sisters and our families shared picnics and other good times. Ron and I were three months apart in age. I just turned 80. I am so sorry he had to suffer so much. Ron served in the Navy and I in the Air Force. We shared many stories about our service time. I love you Ron! Wait for me in Heaven along with many of our relatives as I will join you someday. ❤️🌹❤️
