Obituaries

November 16, 1924 to November 1, 2020

WINAMAC - Adrian Paul Miller, 95, lifelong Winamac businessman, passed away at 7:10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 1, surrounded by family at his home in Pulaski.

Adrian Miller

He was born at the family home in Winamac on Nov. 16, 1924 to the late Frank Anthony and Cecelia Christine Gilsinger Miller. In 1942, he graduated from Winamac High School. He served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 101st Airborne. He served in the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1944. On Nov. 19, 1955, he married Mary Joan Greger at St. Ann’s Catholic in Indianapolis. She passed away Oct. 5, 1995. On Feb. 24, 1977, he married Anna Belle Morris Jackson at her home in Winamac. She passed away Nov. 30, 2005.

Adrian is survived by:
David  Alexander (Carol) Miller, Brookston, Son
Mary Elizabeth (Tom) Schmicker, Winamac, Daughter
Rose Ann Bulington, Pulaski, Daughter
Thomas Augustine Miller, Pulaski, Son
James Anthony (Christine) Miller, Lebanon, Son
21 Grandchildren: Beth, Stephanie, Paul, Tommy, Josh, Nathan, Dustin, Jake, Alysha, Jeremy, Becky, Jesse, Michelle, Tom, Jessica, Michael, Frankie, Jarred, Chea, Farren, and Creigh.
15 Great-Grandchildren: Thomas, Breanna, Clayton, Dominic, Zoey, Jordyn, Cassandra, Stephanie, Jakob, Rhett, Penelope, Elika, Kameron, Jonas, and Lincoln.
He is also survived by Anna Belle’s Children: Kathy and Mike and their families

Preceded in death by:
Helen Miller, Sister
Velma Miller, Sister
Ralph Miller, Brother
Irene VanSenus, Sister
Lelia Alexander, Sister
Harry E. Miller, Brother
Alice Sue James, Sister

Mr. Miller was a co-owner of Miller’s Department Store in downtown Winamac. He was a former member and past president of the Winamac Chamber of Commerce, and was also a former member of the Winamac Kiwanis and Winamac Rotary clubs. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pulaski, as well as the Winamac Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728 and Winamac American Legion Post #71. He was proud to receive a Quilt of Valor several years ago.

He loved the game of baseball. In his youth, he was drafted by the St. Louis Browns (later known as the Baltimore Orioles). Throughout his life, he enjoyed coaching little league, supporting local teams, and teaching his children about the game. He was an avid bowler and cherished fishing trips to Minnesota. He was a caring man who loved his family very much. He especially loved when his family gathered for events and holidays. He will be sadly missed by so many.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m., followed by a time of sharing memories. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pulaski, with Rev. Andrew DeKeyser officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery South in Pulask. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or Memorial Swinging Bridge Project or Warrior Youth Baseball.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.