Robert L. Miller

Robert (Bob) Miller passed away September 3, 2021, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Kearney, Nebraska July 11, 1927 and grew up in Wellington, Kansas. During WWII, at age 16, he joined the Navy and served in the South Pacific on the U.S.S. Ara (AK136), as a Motor Machinist Mate, 2nd class petty officer from 1943-1946. He met Joan Critzer in High School and they married December 1, 1945. When he returned from the Navy, he finished high school, started college and in 1951, went to work for the Boeing Company. He had an exceptionally rewarding 40-year career as an executive with Boeing in Wichita and Seattle. He served on the School Board and City Council in Derby and was a charter member of the First Christian Church. Bob enjoyed time with family, playing golf, and he was a licensed pilot. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy Miller, daughter Connie Miller and son Bobby Miller. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Joan, daughter Candy (Mike) Kurimsky and son Rick (Cindy) Miller; 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

A memorial has been established with the Kansas Honor Flight, PO Box 2371, Hutchinson, KS 67504.

Visitation 5:30 to 7:30 PM Wednesday, September 8, Smith Mortuary in Mulvane. Private graveside services will be held in the Wichita Park Cemetery.