In Memory

Norman Miller - Class Of 1963

Norman Miller


 Norman L. Miller, 76, of Delphi passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at IU West Hospital in Avon. 
Norm was born April 12, 1945 in Terre Haute, IN, to the late Norman Leroy and Aline (Sheek) Miller. He was a 1963 graduate of Rockville High School; obtained his bachelor’s degree from Indiana State in 1967 before graduating with his master’s degree from Indiana University in 1973. 
On June 4, 1966 he married Cheryl L. Butler. She preceded him in death on February 22, 2003. He later married Jane Thomson VanSickle September 4, 2004 in Delphi and she survives. 
Norm started teaching in Delphi in 1969; he spent 33 years teaching before retiring in 2002. He loved Delphi and was very passionate in educating his students in the subjects of government, U.S. history and world history. He led dozens of trips to Washington, DC as part of his government class to the nation’s capital for a field trip. Norm was very proud to be an Oracle and even helped launch the Delphi Oracle Alumni website. He spent many Wednesday nights in the Carroll County Courthouse with his students so they could learn the legal system in action. He was a member of Delphi United Methodist Church and the Lions Club; and loved to volunteer at the Delphi Opera House. Norm loved the time he spent with his children and grandchildren fishing in Canada. 
After the passing of his first wife, Cheryl, Norm created the Cheryl L. Miller Memorial Scholarship program, which provides funds to DCHS graduates for secondary education. He awarded it each May since 2003 during the DCHS Senior awards ceremony. 
Along with his wife, Jane, he is survived by his children: Tim (wife, Terri) Miller of New Palestine, IN, Todd Miller of Port Credit, Ontario and Melissa Miller of Kokomo, IN; sister Norine (husband, Gary) Myers of Georgia. He is also survived by his three grandchildren: Macy Aline Miller, Nick Norman Miller and Evan Cheryl Miller. 
Visitation will be held from 2pm – 5pm Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Delphi United Methodist Church. Funeral service will begin 10am Monday, December 13, 2021 at the church with Pastor Todd Ladd officiating. Interment to follow at I.O.O.F Cemetery in Pittsburgh. A live webcast of the service will be available on our website at hippensteelfuneralservice.com. Memorial contributions may be directed to Tim Miller C/O of the Norman and Cheryl Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund or directly to the Gofundme account for The Norman and Cheryl Miller Scholarship Fund – www.gofundme.com/f/norman-cheryl-memorial-scholarship. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com



 
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12/09/21 11:50 AM #1    

John Dowd (1964)

RIP my lifelong friend and football teammate. You will be forever missed always a fun guy to be around. 


12/10/21 10:36 AM #2    

Stephen Collings (1963)

Buddy and I were born on the same day in Vigo County Hospital and grew up together as childhood friends in Rockville. Norman as he preferred to be called spoke emotionally at out 50th reunion about his wife Cheryl's death from cancer and the charitable work he had done in that regard. He also spoke about trying to rescue children from the fire across the street from his home in 1963. I was very impressed of the successful teacher and citizen he became. So sad to lose him. Steve Collings


12/11/21 09:24 AM #3    

Jim Bratcher (1964)

There  were  several  children died in that fire  and the younger Son of  the people  that ran the  childrens home, Daryl Cottrell, broke his leg  when he  jumped out of  the upper  story  window  with  one  of  the  children,  and Daryl later  died in Vietnam  serving our  country  so sad to say the least, didnt know  about Bud helping  also, but I am sure  he  would.

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12/11/21 01:04 PM #4    

Bob Endres (1962)

Rest in Peace my friend.  Based on the comments you have received you have obviously touched many lives that has had and will continue to have and everlasting positive result.  Your life was well lived and you will be sincerely missed.


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