Robert W. Miller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert W. Miller, 54, of Columbus, passed away July 23, 2022, at Willow Crossing after bravely battling cancer for two years. Robert was born on August 15, 1967, in Columbus. He graduated from Jennings County High School in 1985. In 1984, Robert was in a car wreck which left him with a traumatic brain injury. Even with that enormous challenge, Robert went on to lead a productive and fruitful life. He enjoyed studying anything to do with computers, and especially enjoyed web design. When he was younger, Robert played the drums in his high school band, Throughout his life, he enjoyed watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Most of all, Robert loved spending time with his family. He was especially proud of his daughter, Jadi. Robert will always be remembered for his kindness. His good-hearted nature could often be seen by his willingness to always put others above himself. A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church with Father Chris Wadelton officiating. Visitation will be held from noon until service time Tuesday. The funeral will be live-streamed on the St. Bartholomew website at the same time as the service if there are people that want to watch but can’t visit. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Robert’s daughter Jadi to assist with her upcoming college expenses thru the funeral home. Robert is survived by his daughter Jadi Miller of Columbus; his mother Bette A. Niedbalski of Columbus; a brother Andrew W. Miller of Lee, Massachusetts; a step-brother Brian (Amy) Niedbalski of Columbus; nieces and nephews Lucas, Karrena, and Joshua Miller; step-niece and nephew Jacob and Ray Niedbalski; two aunts Patty Spaulding of Columbus and Marilyn Williams of Scipio; an uncle Larry (Debbie) Stanfield of Scipio; as well as cousins Cathy Stoughton and Susan Spaulding, as well as several others; and a good friend Teri McGraw. Robert remained close to his previous spouse Jami Miller as well. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Garry Niedbalski. Services were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. You are invited to send a message to the family online at www.jewellrittman.com.

Robert W. Miller

August 15, 1967 - July 23, 2022