Dr. Robert Miller
Dr. Robert Hiram Miller, Jr., age 94, of Quincy, formerly of Hannibal, died on Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1928 in Hannibal to Robert Hiram Miller, Sr., and Katherine Amanda (Whaley) Miller. He married Kathleen Marie Thomas on June 25, 1955 in Hannibal. She preceded him in death on December 7, 2017.
Dr. Miller attended Hannibal schools. He graduated from the former Hannibal-LaGrange College, Culver-Stockton College, and St. Louis University Dental School. Afterward, he served as a captain in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Belleview, NE as a dental officer during the Korean War.
He started his dental practice in Hannibal in 1957 and retired after 32 years. He was a member of the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, and the American Kappa Epsilon honorary dental fraternity.
Dr. Miller served on the dental staff of the local hospitals and was a member of the Head Start Advisory Board.
He was an elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Hannibal, where he had been a member for more than 75 years. In 1980, he began serving a number of churches as a pulpit supply and interim pastor. In 1993 he became pastor of Frankford Presbyterian Church in Frankford, MO and served in that capacity for 17 years.
Dr. Miller enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed many trips around the world. He adored playing with his dogs, Mo and Max.
Dr. Miller is survived by:
TWO SONS: Robert H. Miller III (Scott Wheeler) of Quincy and Mark T. Miller (Wendy White) of St. Charles, MO; two grandchildren: Matthew A. Miller (Rachel Elder) of St. Charles, MO and Megan M. Miller also of St. Charles.
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
In addition to his wife, Dr. Miller was also preceded in death by his parents and a daughter-in-law: Janet Suezette Moyers Miller.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal, MO. Matthew Miller will officiate. There will be no visitation, but friends are invited to the graveside services. Memorials may be made to Frankford Presbyterian Church. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert, I have been thinking about you and your parents several times lately.. I am sorry we missed your mothers passing. You all were so very nice when we were working on their auction. Hope you are doing well and please accept our sympathy for both of your parents. Sending you a BIG HUG. Jan and “Toot” and daughter, Casey
Rob and Mark,
I aam so sorry to hear of your father‘s passing. Your dad was a great asset to me as I was getting my practice started. He was so very kind and gracious to me, letting me join his practice, and even letting me share his desk. I always felt bad, that his side of the desk was in perfect order, and mine was piled with papers and journals, but he never complained and as always, kind and gracious. I’m sorry I was not able to be at the services today. But you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings to you all,
Dr. David M Jackson