Michael Robert Miller

Michael Robert Miller
February 6, 1954 – June 18, 2024

Michael Robert Miller, 70, of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in his home with his loving family by his side after a two-year battle with squamous cell carcinoma.

Son of the late Jeanette A. Miller (Gilmore), and Herbert E. Miller, he was born February 6, 1954, in Monroe. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1972. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Michigan, graduating in 1976. 

Michael married Nancy Steffes on April 24, 1982, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monroe. He worked his entire career at National Galvanizing and worked hard to put his four children through college. He was also a board member of the Monroe County Credit Union and wrote many articles for the
Monroe Evening News.

To cherish his memory, Michael leaves his beloved wife, Nancy Miller of Monroe; their children: Sarah Miller, Elizabeth Miller, John (Michel) Miller, and Katherine (Dan) Baron; six grandchildren: Carter and Cooper Hilman and Patrick, Molly, Daniel, and Margaret Miller; brother, George Miller; sister-in-law, Nancy Kuhl Miller of Dewey, AZ; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brothers, John and James, and sisters-in-law, Phyllis and Judy.

Michael has been an incredible husband and father, support to many, and a master at humor and witty timing to others. There was so much more to him than just dad, though to us that was his greatest role - he was also a friend, coworker and colleague, cousin, brother, handyman, writer, U of M's biggest fan, the family rock, the list goes on and on.

Friends and family may visit from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2024, at Rupp Funeral Home, 2345 S. Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161, where Monroe Council 1266 Knights of Columbus will lead the Rosary at 6 p.m. Michael will lie in state at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monroe. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. by Associate Pastor Rev. Fr. Mike Anagbogu. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Monroe.

Memorial contributions in Michael’s memory are suggested to Heartland Hospice of Monroe or Heartbeat of Monroe.

A special thank you to hospice nurse, Debra, and aide, Jeannette, as well as all of the staff at Heartland Hospice that cared for Mike. Also, Dr. Ali, Henry Ford Oncologist, and the staff at Henry Ford Hospice, Woodhaven.

Online condolences to the family may be shared by visiting www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.