Robert Charles Miller

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Robert Charles Miller, who left us on April 14, 2025 at the age of 90. Bob was a beloved husband, father, and papa – who will be remembered for his kindness and endearing love of family and community. Born on May 20, 1934, in Elko, Nevada, his family moved to Pendleton, Oregon when Bob was very young. He grew up and attended Willamette University in Oregon on basketball and baseball scholarships.

While serving in the United States Air Force Bob acquired a master's degree in business. He retired as a Lt. Col. after 23 years of service. He and wife Mary moved to Gilroy, California where Bob was an active part of the community serving as President of both the Chamber of Commerce and the Gilroy Garlic Festival. His dance card was always full at the festival's annual barn dance! Bob retired to play golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Georgia, where he also shared his love of gourmet cooking with family and friends.

Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Miller, their children; Julie Miller of Portland, Oregon, Kim Solis of Twain Harte, Susan Young of El Dorado Hills, and Robin Pantle of Sacramento, California. Paula Church of Savannah, Georgia, Julie Kennedy of Coxs Creek, and Holly Hoffman of Willisburg, Kentucky. Terry Deaton of Jonesville, Virginia. There are 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, too numerous to name here, but loved none the less.

The family would appreciate any remembrance of Bob being made in his name as a donation for Alzheimer's research.

Bob's presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Rest in peace, Papa.

Published in Gilroy Dispatch · April 14, 2025