Howard E. Miller, age 96 years, of Archbold, passed away early Thursday morning, May 26, 2016, in his home.  He was born October 9, 1919, at Nappanee, IN, the son of Jacob D. and Katie E. (Chupp) Miller.  He married Lucinda Rupp in September of 1945 and she preceded him in death on August 16, 1987.  He served in Civilian Public Service in Iowa, California and Michigan from 1941 – 1945.  He married Joanne Beck on July 13, 1991.

Howard started painting with his dad when he was 16 years old, and worked at the Ladder Factory one year, Lauber Mfg 8 years, and Nofziger Motor Sales 8 years, He also worked 17 years at Wauseon Wire Factory and retired from Stamptec at Lyons in 1992.  In his retirement years, he kept busy with repair work for Care & Share and many other projects.  He always enjoyed making puzzles etc. to give away or sell, both metal and wood.  Howard divided his time between Sarasota, FL in the winter and Archbold in the summer.  He also enjoyed traveling with bus trips and cruises and spending time in nature, whether gardening, farming or walking in the woods.  He was a member of North Clinton Church at Wauseon, where he taught Sunday School many years, as well as teaching at youth camp in Maumee.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne; six children, Darlene Leupp of Wauseon, Cara Lou (Jim) Sanders of Wauseon, Marlin Miller of FL, Randy (Roxie) Miller of West Unity, Merle (Tammy) Miller of Wauseon, and Rita (Joe) Altimari of Cincinnati; two step-sons, Joseph Beck of Archbold and John (Maria) Beck of Sarasota, FL; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Glenn Miller of Humble, TX, and Willard Miller of West Unity; and two sisters, Treva Miller of Archbold and Mabel Myers of Stryker.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; two brothers, Frederick, and Owen Ray Miller; and two sisters, Lulu Stuckey and Edna Rice.

A memorial service will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM at the North Clinton Church with Pastors Brad Faler and Glenn Coblentz officiating.  Interment will precede at 9 AM Monday in the Pettisville Cemetery.  Friends may call at the church from 3-7 PM on Sunday.  Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Memorials may be given to the Compassion Fund at North Clinton, NW Ohio Rails to Trails, or the Donor's favorite Charity. www.ShortFuneralHome.com