Judith Ann Miller

Judith Ann Miller passed peacefully Monday, March 21, 2016, surrounded by loved ones at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer.

She was born October 4, 1936, in Connersville, Indiana, the daughter of Merrill G. and Norma L. (Stemen) Van Metre, who both preceded her in death. On October 12, 1955, she married the love of her life, Richard A. Miller, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Rhonda (David) Froelich, Lisa (Jim) Haggerty, and Sandra (Mark) Shutt, all of Van Wert; eight grandchildren, Jason (Beth) Haggerty, Jaime (Joe) Hoffman, Erin (Drew) Heaslip, Sarah (Scott) White, Kyle (Trisha) Shutt, Melissa (T.J.) Imm, Kayla Froelich, and Evan Shutt; 10 great-grandchildren; and her loyal dog, “Maggie.”

Judy retired as a paraprofessional from Jefferson Elementary School after 25 years. She lovingly referred to the students throughout the years as her “Jefferson kids.” Her family was her pride and joy and she was their constant supporter through all of their life’s chapters.

Preceding her in death were three brothers, Gordon, Thomas, and Max Van Metre.

A private family celebration of Judy’s life will be held at a later date.

Preferred memorials: Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, c/o Community Health Professionals, 1159 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891.

Arrangements were made by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.