Andrew F. Miller

Andrew (Andy) F. Miller, 95, of Decatur, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest, Assisted Living. Andy was born on April 24, 1928, in Adams County, IN to the late Peter C. and Bertha (Gase) Miller. On April 29, 1950, he married Jacquelyn (Jackie) Teeple. She survives.

He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Decatur, where he served as an usher and Eucharistic minister.

During his lifetime, Andy worked at Arnold Lumber Company, Teeple Truck Lines and was a driver examiner for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.  He also raised livestock on the family’s farm, and he was an owner of Decatur Video Rental Center in Decatur. He was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School in Decatur. 

Andy enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and watching IU basketball and Notre Dame football.

In addition to his wife, Andy is survived by two daughters, Susan K. (James) Sheets of Geneva, Janet A. (David) Tricker of Decatur; four sons, Andrew M. (Gina) Miller of Texas, Adam T. (Susan) Miller of Decatur, Patrick R. (Kelly Sickafoose) Miller of Woodburn, and Stan M. (Michelle) Miller of Farmland, Indiana. 16 grandchildren Jonathan (Stacey) Sheets; Amy (Jason) Deathe; Holly (Joseph) Cantu; Nathan (Rachel) Tricker; Jason (Sara) Tricker; Matthew (Robin) Tricker; Ben (Eleigh) Tricker; Jenny Hobbs; Andy (Nicole) Miller, Luke (Marta) Miller; Rachel Miller; Krista (Brien) McElhatten; Annika Miller and Kade Miller, Isaiah Deathe and Grace Deathe and 22 great grandchildren. 2 sisters, Frances Gruss and Naureen Ehinger. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Bryan James Miller and his son-in-law, David Tricker, 2 brothers, Oscar Miller, and James Miller and 2 sisters, Rosalie Noonan and Sr. Bertha Ann Miller.

Visitation will be from Noon to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Assisted Living in Adams Woodcrest, with the Holy Rosary being recited at 3:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 28, 2023 in St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, with visitation 1 hour prior from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the St. Mary’s Parish Hall.  The Funeral Mass will be concelebrated by Father David Ruppert and Father Steve Colchin. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to A.C.C.F. Andy and Jackie Miller Community Endowment Fund, Stillwater Hospice, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church or Masses.

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