David Dwight Miller

David Dwight Miller, 72 years of age, and a lifetime resident of Brownhelm Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a blessed and meaningful life.

He was born January 16, 1951, in Oberlin, Ohio and was raised in Brownhelm Township.  Dave graduated from Firelands High School.  He continued his education at Lorain County Community College and Ohio State University.

Dave grew up working the family orchards and was the 4th generation of orchard farmers when he became a partner in the Miller’s Orchard and later in Miller's Apple Hill Bulk Foods.  He was a mentor to many young people at the farm. Dave was an active and faithful member of Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Amherst and a former member of The Church of the Open Door and Brownhelm United Church of Christ. Dave served as a Sunday School teacher and was active with the Trail of Life Camp where he was a squad leader. He was active in the community, serving on the Brownhelm Zoning Committee and Brownhelm 4-H.  Dave was a developer of the County Line Produce Auction. He loved being outdoors, fishing, hunting, canoeing and boating. His greatest joy was the time he spent with family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-nine years, Sandra “Sandy” Miller (nee: Schlechty); his children, Heather Budai (Mike) of Castalian Springs, Tennessee, Wendy Vrabel (Bob) of Brownhelm Township, Ohio and Megan Lynn (Chad) of Olathe, Kansas; his grandchildren, Tyler Vrabel, Kaylan Budai, Kai Lynn, Brianna Budai, Calum Lynn and Jovie Lynn; his brothers, Duane Miller (Molly) of Birmingham, Ohio, Vernon Miller (Robin) of Vermilion, Ohio and Roger Miller (Jenny) of Brownhelm Township, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his previous wife, Evelyn “Evie” Miller (nee: Swords); and his parents, Dwight Jacob and Shirley Ann Miller (nee: Eppley).

Friends may call Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 -7:00 p..m. at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 46485 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst. Following a private family committal service a public celebration of life service will be held Friday at 12:00 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Free Church.  Pastors Rev. Chris Reutepohler, Vernon Giesbrecht and brother Duane Miller will officiate. Rebroadcasting of services will be available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com. 

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Ancient Path Disciple Making  PO Box 513, Amherst, OH 44001 or Steppin Out Ministries, PO Box 532, Sugarcreek, OH 44681.

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