Stanley J. Miller, 52, Akron, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 2, 2023. The son of Kenneth Bussert and Rachel (Kendall) Miller, Stanley was born on August 8, 1970, in Wabash. When Stanley was ten, his father passed away and left him with a passion and talent for playing the fiddle.
During his childhood, Stanley grew up in Somerset, Indiana, and discovered a gift for mechanics, working on both small and large engines. These skills led Stanley to become the owner and operator of McCord’s Auto in Rochester, Indiana and before that worked at Quality Auto Repair. Stanley was also adept at building and repairing his home. He passed these gifts down to his children, Matthew, Trenton, and Timothy. Stanley was a determined individual; when someone told him something couldn’t be done, he found a way to prove them wrong. When he had time away from work or working on his house, Stanley enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening with his sons. He kept a Bible next to his chair, which he read almost every night.
The loving memory of Stanley J. Miller will be forever cherished by his sons, Matthew (Keisha) Miller, North Manchester, Trenton Miller, Wabash, and Timothy Miller, Akron; sister, Dorretta Sue (Richard) Hall, Somerset; seven grandchildren; and the countless people he helped over the years. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may call Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be held at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Stanley J. Miller, memorial contributions may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana 46962, to assist with final expenses.
The family of Stanley J. Miller has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.