Dean E. Miller, age 72 years, of Archbold, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on January 27, 2017 at Hospice in Defiance surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 14, 1944 near Archbold, the son of Dale and Laura (Nagel) Miller.  He was blessed with 51 years of marriage to Diane Rupp beginning on December 18, 1965.  He was a graduate of Archbold High School and Adrian College.

He retired as president of MBC Holdings (Miller Bros. Const.) in 2012 after 45 years of service and dedication, a former member of the board of directors of F&M State Bank, chairman of the building committee at St. John Lutheran Church of Stryker and a lifelong member, recipient of the 2012 Dr. John P. Stevens Humanitarian Award-Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association, strong supporter of Archbold Area Foundation, Archbold Sports Complex, Archbold Area Schools extra-curricular activities.

Dean enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, harness horse racing, golfing, watching sports, summers at the lake and winters in Florida.

He is survived by his wife, a son Brad (Marcia) Miller and daughter Michelle (Wes) Kinsey, both of Archbold, grandsons Colton Kinsey, Kyle Kinsey, and Cade Miller, granddaughters Lauren Miller and Taylor Miller.  He is also survived by a sister Donna (Harley) Burkholder, Stryker, Vic (Jeanette) Miller, Florida, Denny (Billye) Miller, Archbold and Carl (Judi) Miller, Archbold, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at St. John Lutheran Church, rural Stryker, with Pastor Jeffrey Corder officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the church from 2-8 PM on Tuesday and 10-11 AM on Wednesday.  The family suggests that memorials be given to St John Lutheran Church of Stryker, corner of 6 & 66 or CHP Hospice.