| Robert L. Miller, 82, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013, at Brandywine Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jane Blosienski Miller, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in Bear Mountain, New York, he was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Shirk Miller.
Raised in Lionville, he was a 1949 graduate of Downingtown High School
Mr. Miller was the owner and president of Miller’s Automotive Service in Downingtown, and was the recipient of the American Towman Award. An honorary member of Minquas Fire & Alert Company, he was also a member of LanChester Ducks Unlimited. He was a member of Chester County Antique Car Club and enjoyed displaying his antique trucks at various shows in the area. He was also a member of the American Truck Historical Society. Most of all, he loved the camaraderie of the shop and being with his sons who worked alongside him, and the many loyal friends and customers that visited him often.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Miller is survived by his sons, Michael L. (Alison) of Downingtown, Stephen P. (Susan) of Downingtown, Kevin L. (Gina) of East Earl, and Keith A. (Lindsay) of Downingtown. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Miller ( Doris) of Downingtown; and by grandchildren, Stephen, Justin, Shannon, Nicole, Colin and Andrew; and great-grandchildren, Leah and Morgan.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 16th, at the Downingtown United Methodist Church 751 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. A visitation for family and friends will be held at the James J. Terry funeral home 736 E. Lancaster Ave Downingtown on Friday from 6 – 8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church prior to the service from 9:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made in his name to the Chester County Emerald Society, P.O. Box 597, Sadsburyville, PA 19369; or to the Immaculata University Nursing Scholarship Fund, 1145 King Road, P.O. Box 733, Immaculata, PA 19345-0733 with Mr. Miller’s name and Nursing Scholarship Fund on the memo line.
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