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Richard N. Miller Jr. 79, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 7:56 P.M. Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Peabody Community, North Manchester, Indiana.
He was born on October 31, 1946 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Richard N. and Violet (Wehr) Miller Sr. He served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Richard had worked at Torin’s, Wabash Valley Manufacturing and for Rochester Metals. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and golfing.
Survivors include his companion of thirty five years, Betty Brady, Rochester, Indiana, children, Tasha (Steve) Swope, North Webster, Indiana, Kevin Miller, Mentone, Indiana, Betty’s children, Rachel (Todd) Rhymer, Kewanna, Indiana, Barbara Hart Rochester, Indiana, Joe (Patty) Brady, Rochester, Indiana, siblings, Nancy (Robert) Wonders, Texas, Sondra Harkless, California, Cherryl Myers, Florida, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Linda Ringle and brother, Charles E. Miller.
Services to be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
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