Herbert Ronald Miller

ADRIAN- Herbert Ronald Miller, age 93, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away early Friday, May 15, 2026, at Brookdale Adrian Assisted Living under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Ron was born on October 2, 1932, the youngest son of David and Ruth (Lossing) Miller. He attended Adrian High School and graduated with the Class of 1950. Ron married Yvonne Beaubien on December 20, 1952, in Adrian, MI. Shortly after getting married, Ron was drafted into the Army in April 1953 and worked as a Track Vehicle Mechanic. He was in the 15th Infantry Heavy Tank Regiment and received the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Korean Service Ribbon. He was discharged and returned to civilian life on March 21, 1955. Ron and Yvonne welcomed their first child, Ronald, in 1953 and their second child, Rebecca, in 1964. Ron lived in Adrian for most of his life. He started his career as a tool and die maker. Ron’s strong work ethic and commitment to learn lead him to become a vice president in manufacturing at Faraday, Inc. where he worked for 38 years. In 1992, he decided to branch out and started his own businesses, R & R Signal and Michigan Signal. Never one to just sit around, Ron liked to stay busy and was an avid golfer and member of Lenawee Hills Country Club and Wolf Creek Golf Club. He enjoyed bowling throughout his life and was a County Champion Bowler in the early 1950’s. In his younger years, Ron was involved with fast pitch softball. Ron and Yvonne spent numerous winters in Florida as snowbirds, creating great memories when friends and family would visit them. Ron re-located in 2020, to the UP to live near his daughter and family and remained there until his recent return to Brookdale Assisted Living in Adrian. Ron is survived by his children, Ron (Mary) Miller and Becky (Rod) Walch; grandchildren, Stephanie (Sam) May, Cody (Cassidee) Utterback, Marcus (Joe) Miller, and Johanna (Jess) Miller. Cooper Utterback was Ron’s only great grandchild and the light in his heart. Ron was fortunate to spend his last few days with his brother, David Miller, who is also a resident at Brookdale Adrian. He loved spending time with his sister-in-law, Brenda Spreeman. Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 1 to 3 PM at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Herbert Ronald Miller

October 2, 1932 - May 15, 2026