David N. Miller, 82, of Rome City, Indiana died Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

He was born December 25, 1940, in Fort Wayne to Harold and Laura (Pettit) Miller.

He was a 1959 graduate of Kendallville High School.

On March 6, 1971, in Kendallville he married Rose Ann Owens. She preceded him in death on April 2, 1986.

He honorably served in the US Navy from 1959 to 1961.

He was a lifetime member of the Rome City American Legion Post 381.

Mr. Miller owned and operated CMW Transport, DNM Inc., Miller Motors of Kendallville Inc., and Miller's Turnkey Transport all in Kendallville.

David liked acting and was in several productions with the Gaslight Playhouse in Kendallville and numerous places in Fort Wayne. He also loved sailing and living at Sylvan Lake, enjoying all the lake had to offer. His greatest enjoyment was his family, especially his grandchildren. He was their #1 fan, even if he didn't know anything about the sport they were playing, he was always there to cheer them on.

Surviving are a son, Dwight A. (Courtney) Miller of Avilla; two daughters, Trina L. (Kevin) Gadson of Kendallville and Romona (Phillip) Hay of Topeka; six grandchildren, Emily (Cody) Meadows, Reed Miller, Aaron (Kelly) Amburgey, Greg (Shannon) Amburgey, Jr., Matthew Amburgey, and Rebecca (Dustin) Monahan; two great-grandchildren, Adeline Rose Meadows and Madison Lynn Meadows; a niece that he raised, Natalie Herron of Fort Wayne; many additional nieces and nephews; and his companion, Mary Wells of Rome City.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Miller; three brothers, Harold C. Miller, Norman K. Miller, and Jean Miller; and a nephew that he raised, John Fracaro.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 26, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville.

Private burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.

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