Loogootee, Indiana - David Ray Miller, of Loogootee, Indiana, went peacefully to be with Jesus on March 7, at 2:00 in the afternoon, surrounded by his family, at the age of 79 years, 7 months, and 17 days.

He was born in Kalona, Iowa, on July 18, 1946, to Jesse O. and Mary M. (Garber) Miller.

He was united in marriage to Erma E. Weaver on Aug. 12, 1978, and they shared 47 years together.

She survives, along with their 4 children, Judith married to Harold Yoder, Loogootee, Indiana; Steven married to Kara (Kropf), El Chal, Guatemala; Jonathan married to Frieda (Stoltzfus), Washington, Indiana; and Sara married to Joseph Friesen, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Also surviving are 9 dearly loved grandchildren, Caleb, Kendra, Abigail, Adrian, Oseas, Alex, Kierra, Kaisen, and Joseph. His 4 sisters and their husbands survive him, Betty (Robert) Stutzman, Nancy (David) Stutzman, Judy (Daniel) Stutzman, and Rosy (Jason) Bontrager.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; and a baby sister, Kathy.

He attended several country schools in rural Iowa and completed a high school course at home.

He loved the Lord and was baptized as a young man. He read his Bible daily and especially loved the book of Isaiah.

He was a member of Mount Joy Conservative Church at the time of his death.

David contracted polio at the age of 4 years. In spite of his handicap, he went on to live a full life.

At the age of 21, he moved to Goshen, Indiana, where he worked as a sewing machine mechanic for many years.

He was employed at Starcraft (Topeka), Jayco (Middlebury), and Veada Industries (New Paris).

In 2002, he moved to Loogootee, Indiana with his family.

He was an avid reader who could retell many details of what he read, to others.

He often commented on the sky, moon, and stars, and was fascinated with nature.

He enjoyed traveling and spending time with people.

He will be greatly missed.

Funeral services for David will be at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 15, at Shiloh Community Building in Odon with Home Ministers officiating.

David will be laid to rest at Mount Joy Conservative Church Cemetery in Raglesville.

Family and friends may call from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Shiloh Community Building in Odon, Indiana.

Arrangements and care were entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon.