The Van Wert County Courthouse

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Cheryl Kay Miller

Cheryl Kay Miller, 62, of Van Wert, died at 10:37 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at her residence.

Cheryl Kay Miller
Cheryl Kay Miller

She was born September 2, 1952, in Columbus, the daughter of Barbara (McPherson) Army Steptoe, who survives in Ohio City, and Bernard Walter Army Jr., who preceded her in death. She married Dr. Dennis J. Miller, who survives in Van Wert.

Cheryl was a school counselor at Edon Northwest Schools, retiring in 2013. She had also taught Occupational Work Experience at Vantage Career Center in Van Wert. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Van Wert.

She was a 1970 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School, a 1974 graduate of Ohio State University and received her master’s degree from the University of Dayton. She was a member of Isaac Van Wart Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

In addition to her mother and husband, survivors include two sons, Matthew J. (Stacie) Miller of Columbus and Jason M. (Karrie) Miller of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Megan E. Miller of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Bernard Bruce Army of Cave Creek, Arizona, and Clark Lynn (Pat) Army of Venedocia; two sisters, Mickey J. McConahay of Ohio City and Sandra Kennedy of Lima; and two grandchildren, Lucus R. and Victoria B. Miller.

A half-brother, Michael W. Army, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, at First United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Gus Christo-Baker and Paul W. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Calling hours are from 3-8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert.

Preferred memorials: Van Wert Humane Shelter or the American Cancer Society.

POSTED: 05/18/15 at 5:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries