Richard C. "Dick" Miller age 75, was born into the happiness of eternal life on May 8, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He passed away after a brief, courageous struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. Dick was born into this world on May 5, 1941 in Chicago, the son of Charles & Angeline Miller. Dick grew up in Chicago, attending St. Turibius Grade School and Tilden Tech High School. He became a journeyman diesel technician and worked at Cummins in Chicago until he moved to the Fall River area in 1968. He went on to work several years as a mechanic at Columbia Co. Highway Dept. and later at Portage Diesel.He spent much of his spare time fixing or "tinkering" on anything mechanical…whether it was an engine overhaul (sometimes to Bonnie's chagrin, especially when a car engine was suspended from the rafters of their garage for nearly an
entire summer) or just routine maintenance. He also greatly enjoyed time spent in nature, cutting wood on his family's farm. Dick met the love of his life Bonnie Weissmann, while he was vacationing on his parents' hobby farm and promptly decided to move to Wisconsin and make her his wife. They were married on May 25, 1968, and their lives were blessed with two wonderful children, Michael and Jennifer. Dick lived his life faithful to his Catholic faith and to his marriage vows,and his family was the focus of his entire life. He was a thoughtful man who achieved success in life in a quiet, gentle way. Dick was rarely the first to speak in a conversation, but he was always ready to interject a wisecrack with his subtle humor…and more often, a profound remark. His common sense approach and sound advice always seemed to help solve a problem or situation. He was a top-notch mechanic and an even better dad. Richard is survived by his wife Bonnie of Columbus, son Michael of Columbus, and daughter Jennifer (Dan) Cody of Saratoga, CA., four grandchildren: Emerson, Carter, Colton & Campbell Cody, his two sisters Kathryn Davis of Beaver Dam and Lois (Frank) Wyland of Naples, FL; nephews Andy, Dan, Frankie & Sean. He was preceded in death by his father Charles in 1987, and his mother Angeline in 2010. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:30 A.M. on Friday, May 13, 2016 at ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH, Columbus. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus. Visitation was from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 12 at the Jensen funeral home, Columbus and from 10:30 A.M. until the time of service at the church on Friday. Our family would like to thank Heartland Generations Hospice for their excellent care of Dick during the last few weeks of his life. Special thanks to Tina Jones and the entire staff at Larson House for the outstanding care they gave Dick in the short time that he was there. "It's all about love." In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Assoc. 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn GA 30047. We miss you, Dad, and we will love you and carry you in our hearts always.