Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Grover Ivan Miller

( November 18, 1920 - May 5, 2010 )

Grover Ivan Miller, 89, of Remington, died at 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. Born November 18, 1920 in Mount Ayr, he was the son of the late Manno J. and Grace Handley Miller. He was a 1939 graduate of Mount Ayr High School. His first marriage was to Elizabeth L. Owens on September 4, 1947 in Rensselaer. They made their home in White County on the farm for 30 years. She preceded him in death on December 24, 1977. He then married Mary Jane Miller in February of 1984 and they divorced in September of 1987. Mr. Miller was a farmer for 41 years raising crops and livestock, especially black angus cattle. Retiring in 1977, he had 100 head of black angus. After farming, he measured government ground for the ASCS office of Jasper County for 21 years. He was a member of the Wolcott Baptist Church for 44 years, serving as trustee and church treasurer over the years. Mr. Miller enjoyed reading and gardening. He also enjoyed his traveling adventures to all 48 contiguous states and Israel. Surviving are his children, Connie Massa (husband: Peter) of Terre Haute and Carol Watson (husband: James) of West Lafayette; and two sisters, Renie Hughes of Monon and Velma Waite of Carmichael, CA. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Betsy Schlueter, Andrea Massa, Joseph Massa, Katie Watson and Rebekah Watson; and a great-grandson, Ethan Schlueter. Ivan was honest, kind, hard working and loved the Lord and his family. Preceding him in death are two brothers, Ervin and Russell Miller. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Wolcott Baptist Church. Services there 10 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2010; Rev. Jan Hobbs to officiate. Interment to follow at Monon Chapel Cemetery.