Dale Lea Miller

SALEM— Dale Lea Miller, 40, of Salem, was taken home to the Lord on Friday following a six year battle with cancer.

Dale was born Nov. 3, 1967, in Salem, the son of Larry and Treva (Bush) Miller.

He was employed as a correction officer at the Trumbull Correctional Institution in Warren, Ohio, for the past 14 years, was a former member of the Salem Police Auxiliary and worked with the Salem Police Department as a dispatcher and patrol officer.

A 1986 graduate of Salem High School, he completed training with the Salem Police Department and the Ohio Department of Corrections Academy. He was a member of the Damascus United Methodist Church, performing in the church choir and volunteering with church’s youth department.

Dale enjoyed playing golf and was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys football team.

In addition to his mother, Dale is survived by his wife, Jodi (Tausch) Miller, whom he married Dec. 16, 1995; a sister, Lois (Lenny) Neiderheiser of Salem; three brothers, David (Diane) Miller of Salem, Dr. Rev. James (Betsy) Miller of New Market, Md., and attorney John F. (Lisa) Miller of San Antonio, Texas; 17 nieces and nephews; and one great-niece.

He was preceded in death by his father.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Damascus United Methodist Church, 300 Valley Rd., Damascus, with Rev. Mick Foster officiating. No calling hours will be held. Memorial contributions can be made to: The Lance Armstrong Foundation, National Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 6003, Albert Lea, MN, 56007-6603. Arrangements in charge of Stark Memorial Funeral Home.

Roman 10:9-10

For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved.

6/22/08

(Paid obituary)