Miller Joseph Raub

Miller Joseph "Joe" Raub, aged 91, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at 5:55 a.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.

  Born on October 22, 1934, in Lafayette, Indiana, Joe was the beloved son of the late Bernard and Pauline (Powell) Raub. A proud graduate of Chalmers High School in 1952.

Joe served his country honorably as a Lieutenant in a Tank battalion in the United States Army.

  On August 22, 1960, he married Suzann K. Besse at the Brookston United Methodist Church, and together they built a life filled with love and joy. Their daughter, Amy, was the center of their world, and the family shared countless cherished moments together.

  Professionally, Joe was the manager of Marshal Fields Department Store in Chicago for 27 years, where he was respected and admired. After retiring, he returned to Monticello and worked as a crop adjuster for Farm Bureau Insurance Company.

  Joe found joy in boat trips on Lake Freeman, reading, and tending to the family farm, especially enjoying gardening and mowing.

Joe is survived by his devoted wife, Suzann. He was predeceased by their beloved daughter, Amy, whose passing from cancer deeply affected him.

  In accordance with Joe's wishes, no services are planned at this time.