Larry Wayne Miller

Larry Wayne Miller , 74, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at Parkview – Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne following an illness spanning the past six months.

He was born on November 9, 1944 , in Fort Wayne, IN the son of the late Melvin J. Miller and late Elsie (Rohrbach) Miller. Larry was united in marriage to Joan Hockemeyer on February 12, 1966 , at the St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock and she survives .
Agriculture and farming were in Larry’s blood. He was a lifelong farmer and continued with it until this past winter. Larry was also a sheet metal worker for 40 years. He was employed by various companies in Ft. Wayne including Air Flow, International Harvester, C. Miller & Sons, and Dilling Mechanical.

Larry served his country in the Indiana Air National Guard’s 122nd Fighter Wing in Ft. Wayne.

Larry was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock where he was an active member and served in various capacities as was needed. When in Florida, Larry and Joan attended Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Daytona Beach. Larry was also on the Board of Directors for the Win-San Condominiums in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Larry loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. You could find him attending many of their activities and being supportive in their ventures. Larry loved coaching and being involved in the youth of the community. He coached girls and women’s softball for many years. He also enjoyed bowling, which he did for 40 years. Golf was another love, which he and Joan did frequently. They spent their winters in Florida so they could golf year round. He also loved IU Basketball, which he would watch religiously…and caused lots of stress if a TV couldn’t be found.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Joan Miller of Fort Wayne; daughter, Robyn (John) Fry of Fort Wayne; son, Travis (Julie) Miller of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren, Jarrod (fiancé Katie Strahm) Fry, Mikaela (fiancé Cody Sewards) Miller, Mackenzie Fry, Zachariah Miller and Alexis Miller.

Funeral services will held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock, 12912 Franke Road, Monroeville, IN with Rev. Douglas Christian officiating. Interment will be in the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery – Flatrock.

Family and friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019, in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Preferred memorials can be made to St. John Lutheran Church – Flatrock; Worship Anew or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.