Bernard N. Miller, 80 years, of Auburn, Indiana, and a former lifelong resident of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away early Saturday morning, December 26, 2020, in the home of his daughter, with his wife at his side.  Bernard was born March 10, 1940, in Hicksville, Ohio, the son of the late Elmer and Ruth (Fry) Miller.  He attended St. Joe High School, a member of the class of 1958.  He served our country in the United States Air Force.  Bernard married Lavon...

Bernard N. Miller, 80 years, of Auburn, Indiana, and a former lifelong resident of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away early Saturday morning, December 26, 2020, in the home of his daughter, with his wife at his side.  Bernard was born March 10, 1940, in Hicksville, Ohio, the son of the late Elmer and Ruth (Fry) Miller.  He attended St. Joe High School, a member of the class of 1958.  He served our country in the United States Air Force.  Bernard married Lavon “Bonnie” Honeick on July 6, 1963 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and she survives.  Bernard worked for International Harvester for 35 years, retiring in 2001.  He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Hicksville.  He was also a member of the Butler American Legion Post 202 and the Hicksville Eagles Aerie 2556.  Bernard enjoyed restoring old cars.  He owned a 1957 Chevy as well as a 1966 Chevy.  His 1957 Chevy was on display at the NATMUS Museum in Auburn, until he eventually sold it.  He also enjoyed a good Western, but he truly treasured the time he could spend with his family.

Surviving is his wife, Bonnie of Auburn, Indiana; four daughters, Julie (Dana) Ballinger of Hicksville, Ohio, Nora (Joe) Maupin of Auburn, Indiana, Andrea Bell of Troy, Ohio and Lisa (Paul) Klopsch of Fort Wayne, Indiana; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald Miller of New Castle, Delaware and Danny Miller of Montpelier, Ohio; two sisters, Audrey Rider of Carson City, Nevada and Clara Conine of Hicksville, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Amy; son-in-law, Chris Bell; one sister, Donalda Harter; three brothers, Merle Miller, Kenneth Miller and Walter Miller.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no public visitation.  The family will have a private funeral service with Rev. Don Leckrone officiating.  Private interment will follow in Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville, Ohio.  Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 706 North Main Street, Hicksville, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be made to Visiting Nurse, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46814.

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