Adrian Paul Miller
Adrian Paul Miller, 95, lifelong businessman from Winamac, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at his home in Pulaski, surrounded by family.
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, Adrian graduated from Winamac High School. Adrian 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. Adrian 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.
On Nov. 19, 1955, Adrian married Mary Joan Greger at St. Ann Catholic Church in Indianapolis. She passed away Oct. 5, 1995.
On Feb. 24, 1977, Adrian married Anna Belle (Morris) Jackson at her home in Winamac. She passed away Nov. 30, 2005.
Adrian 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. Adrian was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pulaski, as well as the Winamac Knights of Columbus.
Adrian 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.
Adrian was a caring man who loved his family very much. He especially loved when his family got together for events and holidays. Adrian will be sadly missed by so many.
Adrian is survived by his sons: David Alexander [Carol] Miller of Brookston, Thomas Augustine Miller of Pulaski, and James Anthony [Christine] Miller of Lebanon; daughters: Mary Elizabeth [Tom] Schmicker of Winamac, and Rose Ann Bulington of Pulaski; grandchildren: Beth, Stephanie, Paul, Tommy, Josh, Nathan, Dustin, Jake, Alysha, Jeremy, Becky, Jesse, Michelle, Tom, Jessica, Michael, Frankie, Jarred, Chea, Farren and Creigh; and 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.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frank Anthony and Cecelia Christine (Gilsinger) Miller; first wife Mary Joan Greger; second wife Anna Belle (Morris) Jackson; sisters: Helen Miller, Velma Miller, Irene VanSenus, Lelia Alexander and Alice Sue James; and brothers: Ralph Miller and Harry E. Miller.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home followed by a time of sharing memories. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pulaski, with Rev. Andrew DeKeyser officiating. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery South in Pulaski. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Memorial Swinging Bridge Project or Warrior Youth Baseball.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
(Pulaski County Journal — Nov. 4, 2020)