FREDERICKTOWN – Randy D. Miller, 73, of Fredericktown, died on Monday, March 8, 2021, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. He was born in Dover on Aug. 9, 1947, to the late Sylvester and Ruth (Miller) Miller.
Randy graduated from Garaway High School in 1965, obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Rio Grande and graduated from the University of Dayton with a master's in education administration. He married Jane Plummer, who survives him, on June 26, 1967.
Randy's teaching and football coaching career was at Federal Hocking Local Schools, Caldwell Exempted Village School District, Garaway Local Schools and Steubenville City Schools. He was a middle school principal at Federal Hocking Middle School, a high school principal at Highland Local Schools and an analyst for Northmor Schools.
Randy had fond memories of sharing meals and fellowship with his group of special friends.
In addition to Jane, his wife of 53 years, he is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Steve) Weaver of Bellville; daughter-in-law, Jamie Miller of Massillon; uncle, Lowell (Marie) Miller of Dover; sisters-in-law, Connie (Steve) Lang of Titusville, Florida, Jean Stevanus of Sugarcreek and Cindy Smith of Dover; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and childhood friends, Tim (Susan) Stevanus and John Spear (Jeanea Moore).
In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his son, Cory Miller; infant brother, Joe Evan Miller; in-laws, John and Juanita Plummer; uncles, Clayton Miller and Richard Miller; aunt, Ethel Loubser; brothers-in-law, Goeff Stevanus and John David Plummer; and sister-in-law, Karen Plummer.
In keeping with Randy's wishes, cremation will take place with a family graveside service to be held at East Lawn Cemetery in Sugarcreek at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek. Please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory.
Memorials may be made to either the Bowling Green University Baseball Program, C/O BGSU Foundation Office, 1851 N. Research Drive, Bowling Green, OH 43403; or the Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1021 Dauch Drive, Ashland, OH 44805.
