Homer Edward Miller, 92, died April 28, 2016, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Homer was born May 27, 1923 in Gomer, Ohio, to the late Homer and Cecile (Rigdon) Miller who preceded him in death. On May 2, 1947, he married Dorothy (Davis) Miller who survives.
Homer was a lifetime farmer and retired as a tool and die maker from Superior Coach in Lima. He was a pilot in the Army Air Force during World War II. Homer was a 60-year member of the Masonic Lodge #72 in Delphos and member of the Allen County Farm Bureau. He was a graduate of Gomer High School.
NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. - The Bluffton University softball team lost a 1-0 decision to Manchester in game one before snapping a five-game skid with a 4-1 victory over the Spartans in the nightcap. Bluffton moved to 15-21 overall and 3-11 in the Heartland Conference, while Manchester stands 19-15 and 8-8 in the HCAC.
A former Bluffton elementary student, Mia Pannabecker, moved with her family to New Zealand this past fall. Her older brother is Seth, and older sister is Kate.
Beth and Ray Raeburn recently arranged for a time for Mia to Skype with her former class at Bluffton elementary. The photo shows Mia Skyping.
Mia's parents, Tim and Jo Pannabecker, wrote on Facebook: "We woke Mia soon after 6 a.m., so she would be ready at 6:20 a.m.. Was great to hear Mia talking with her former teacher and classmates."
The Bluffton Community Preschool is hiring an assistant teacher, according to Shelly Matijevich, director.
"We're looking for a reliable individual who can adapt to a changing working environment, is friendly, take directions, child oriented and able to work flexible hours," said Matijevich.
Resumes must be submitted to the Bluffton Community Preschool by Monday, May 9. The preschool is located at First United Methodist Church, 116 Church St., Bluffton.
Jane Shaw has opened a new business in a chicken coop behind her home at 2168 Rd R, Bluffton. The R Coop features lawn, garden and floral items for inside and outside. Most are unique items that Shaw has repurposed.
The seasonal store hours are Thursday 1-7, Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-1.
Shaw and her husband, Steve, owned and operated Deer Creek Antiques, Bluffton.
