Robert L. "Bo" Miller

Robert (Bo) L. Miller Jr, 74, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:56 pm on Thurs. April 11, 2024 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima with his family by his side. Bo was born on June 19, 1949 in Lima, Ohio, to Robert and L. Jean (Nuss) Miller who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie (Kesler) Miller, of Wapakoneta and two children, Matt Miller of Kettering and Megan Miller of Wapakoneta. He also is survived by several sisters and brothers in law, as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Miller. Bo graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 1968. He was an active participant in the football and track team during high school. He joined his father working at JB Tool and coaching the Wapakoneta Warriors midget football team that his father started in 1968. He coached the team for 26 years, leaving only to be able to spend his time watching his son play on the school football team. He also coached baseball and softball teams at Buckland while his children played. Bo always enjoyed sports. He was a season ticket holder for over 50 years for the Wapakoneta Redskin varsity football team. He would also attend wrestling and basketball, softball, and baseball games when he had the time. He loved Ohio State football and rarely ever missed watching a game. In addition to sports, he enjoyed tinkering in his garage, doing woodwork and enjoyed the company of several miniature dachshund dogs throughout his life. He enjoyed his retirement and often ate breakfast at Lucky Steer restaurant, getting to know other R.O.M.E.Os and teasing the waitresses before his health no longer allowed him to go. As per Bo's request, no funeral or memorial service will be held. A burial and private ceremony will be at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Arrangements are under the care of the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, Wapakoneta, where condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. The family would like to thank St. Rita's; Medical Center, Home Health Care, Wound Care Clinic, Palliative Care and Hospice for their excellent care of Bo throughout the years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Wapakoneta Athletic Boosters or to the Wapakoneta Midget Football Program.

Robert L. "Bo" Miller

June 19, 1949 - April 11, 2024