Former Bluffton pharmacist Robert W. Millager, 84, died July 11, 2019, at The Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.
Bob was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Aug. 17, 1934, to the late Robert and Margaret (Gelhar) Millager. Bob married Beverly Pingle on Dec. 31, 1957, who survives him in Bluffton.
Bob graduated from Howe Military School and Ohio Northern School of Pharmacy. After serving as an army medic during the Korean War, Bob enjoyed a successful career as a pharmacist, retiring in 2011.
Bob was a member of the Bluffton American Legion and Pandora Missionary Church.
Bob is survived by his wife, Beverly (Pingle) Millager of Bluffton; his son, Andy (Sue) Millager of Carrboro, N.C.; daughters Jane (Denny) Edinger of Bluffton; and Jody (Jeff) Forbes of Seville, Ohio. Seven grandchildren, Isaac Edinger, Johanna (Ed) McDaniel, Jamie Forbes, Ryan (Miriam) Millager, Kendra (Matt) Knafel, Alex (Megan) Millager and Dana Forbes.
Six great grandchildren, Jayvion, Ariel, Edward, Elijah, Emersyn, and Simon; as well as many nieces and nephews. Bob is also survived by his sister Nan (Ed) Watson, brother Dick (Janine) Millager, sister-in-laws Margene Reese, Doris Pingle, and Betty Pingle, and preceded in death by brother Bill (Gwen) Millager.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. at Pandora Missionary Church. Pastor Matt Steiner and Mike Brown will officiate.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Pandora Missionary Church or the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
