Arthur C. Miller's Obituary
Arthur C. Miller aged 93, longtime resident of Baldwin, died on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Arthur was born on December 20, 1925 in Lake Township, Lake County, the son of Victor and Emma (Comstock) Miller. He served his country during World War II as a Paratrooper with the United States Army. On December 30, 1944, he married Jean I. Avery in Baldwin and they have celebrated 74 years together.
Following his service, Arthur returned home and began working as a mechanic for Lake County Road Commission. He eventually became a supervisor before serving as the Superintendent of the Road Commission. In total, Arthur served the county for over 40 years. In his retirement, he served on the Lake County Board of Commissioners and as a Realtor for Century 21 agency in Baldwin. As a hobby, Arthur also enjoyed raising beef cattle with his son Dick, hunting and fishing all over Lake County, and bowling with his friends in Baldwin.
Arthur will be greatly missed by his wife Jean of Ludington, his sons Arthur Jr. and wife Liz of Louisville, KY and Dick and wife Jan of Branch; his son-in-law Thomas Marshall of Spring Lake; 4 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Nancy Marshall, and 5 brothers and sisters.
According to his wishes, no services are planned at this time.
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