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Arthur F. Miller
Born: 3/3/1929
Died: 2/29/2012
Age: 82
Community: Saginaw, MI
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MILLER, ARTHUR F.
Through his children’s eyes, he couldn’t have been a better father. He was protective of his family, nurturing, a wonderful provider, strong yet gentle, brave and courageous, smart and classy. Whether he wrapped his big arms around us, smudged our noses with oil or squeezed our shoulders with his big strong hands, we knew how much he loved us. We feel very fortunate to have had the honor to be called his “works of Art”. He was our hero.
To Art’s many friends and customers over the years, on his behalf we thank you for all the decades of customer loyalty and friendships spanning over his lifetime. He wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
Beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Age 82 years young. Arthur Miller was born on March 3, 1929 in Saginaw to the late David and Erma (Kuehn) Miller. He was married to Arbutus (Artie Ordway) on December 13, 1952 and shared almost 60 wonderful years together. Art graduated from Arthur Hill Trade School in 1947 and Arthur Hill High School in 1948. Shortly after, he joined the U.S. Navy. Art fought in the Korean War and was very proud to have served his country. He worked for Jameson Machine Company and Allied Tool & Machine a number of years. Art was a member of the Michigan Outboard Racing Association and raced hydro plane boats achieving World Champion status. He was also featured on ABC’s Wide World of Sports. Art loved fishing and hunting and went with his sons and grandsons to Canada. He was an avid golfer and was a member of Maple Hill Golf Course. Surviving besides Artie, his loving wife, are two sons and two daughters: Mike (Debbie) Miller of Freeland, Debbie Watkins of Bay City, Steve (Lori) Miller of Bay City and Kelly (Victor) Finch of Midland. He leaves five grandsons who were the twinkle of papa’s eyes: Justin and Cody Watkins, Matthew and Alec Finch and Steven Miller. His brother David Miller, Jr. (Norene) both pre-deceased, Robert (Lois) Miller, Ronald (Lois) Miller, his brother-in-law Gary (Judy) Ordway and sister-in-law Barbara (Ken) Ordway. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews. Arthur was predeceased by two brother-in-laws, Harry and David Ordway. Also his father and mother in-law Harry and Mary Ordway.
Friends may visit at Gethsemane Lutheran Church at 3412 Crestmont Drive in Saginaw on Sunday from 1:00 pm – 7:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Gethsemane Lutheran Church, or the veterans of the U.S. who served our country
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| Sunday, March 4, from 1 pm to 7 pm at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3412 Crestmont Drive, Saginaw. |
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| Funeral Service |
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3/5/2012 |
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11:00 AM |
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Gethsemane Lutheran Church
3412 Crestmont Drive
Saginaw, MI 48603Get a Map to this location...
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Rev. Michael Wilke |
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