Arthur Dale Miller was born March 5, 1940 in rural Coffey County Kansas to John Arthur and Wanda Geneva Birk-Miller. The family moved to Norton, KS in 1945, because his father John was stricken with Tuberculosis and needed to be treated at the Norton State Sanatorium for the disease. Art attended schools in Norton graduating from Norton High School with the class of 1958. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December 1959 and served aboard the USS Sperry and in Hawaii Hickham Field HASP (Hawaii Armed Services Police) for 4 years.

After discharge from the Navy he was employed in Norton by KDOT, beginning surveying for building Interstate 70 across the state. Later he worked in the lab at the refinery in Phillipsburg. In 1967, he was employed by Royal Brand Roofing, which later became TAMKO where he was employed for 35 years, retiring in 2002.

On September 19, 1969, Art married the love of his life, Janice Elaine Heersink at Luctor Christian Reformed Church. Three daughters blessed their marriage: Tanya Czarnecki (Jim) of Erie, PA, Julie Quaring (Philip) of Sheldon, NE and Andrea Keesee (Dennis) of Phillipsburg, KS and their children: Andrew Czarnecki, Anna & Aaron Quaring and Theodore and Isabella Keesee. He was thankful for what he had and shared his love with his family generously.

He is also survived by his sister Ruth Wentz of Wichita and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents; sisters JoAnn Kieswetter and Husband Bill; and Carol Strickland and husband Larry (Pete).

He was baptized and made his profession of faith July 13, 1980, at the United Methodist Church in Phillipsburg.

Art was an avid fisherman, hunter, and outdoorsman. Having three daughters, it prided him to impart his love of these activities into each of them. He taught his girls how to shoot a gun, thread a worm on a hook, and build a campfire. His vacations revolved around the seasons of hunting and fishing. Jan and the girls always knew when he was getting fishing or hunting fever, because the fishing poles, shot gun or rifle came out and he cleaned them to perfection. These activities were shared with the whole family.

Car maintenance wasn't just for guys either. He made sure his girls were capable of changing the oil and tires, checking all fluids and hooking up battery cables. He wasn't shy about making his girls work in the garage with him.

His favorite holiday was Thanksgiving, and he was famous for his roasted turkey and homemade stuffing. It didn't matter if there wasn't anything else, but we always had the best turkey and stuffing.

He also imparted the great importance of watching KU basketball and cheering loudly with passion! His work ethic demonstrated "If you are gonna do something, do it right the first time, or don't do it at all."

Though he was a man of few words, he communicated volumes with his snappy brown eyes and witty personality. He had a unique way of winning his grandchildren, nieces and nephews affections. He loved to bribe them with black cow candy and had special pet names for all of them. He especially loved to play on the floor and get down to their level. His absence will be felt deeply.

Cremation was planned. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2017 in the Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Aaron Rust officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the US Navy.

Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, where the family will receive friends that evening from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m..

Memorial contributions may be made to Teens for Christ, Hospice Services or Luctor Christian Reformed Church