Born August 19, 1925 in Butler, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late C. Everett Miller and Edna E. Mahler Miller.

Ralph worked in the Melt Shop Maintenance Department at Butler Armco retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. John's Reformed Church. Ralph was a 1943 High School graduate from Butler High School. Ralph is a veteran of the Navy he became Pharmacist Mate assigned to the 6th Marine Division in the Pacific in 1944 he earned a Bronze star, upon returning home he received his credentials from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Ralph served his apprenticeship in McDonnell, Pennsylvania and worked for Dengler Atwell Funeral Home in Butler, Pennsylvania then decided against the profession. He started working at Butler Armco in 1956. Ralph was a Justice of the Peace for Butler Township from 1958 till 1972. Ralph was a lifetime member of the VFW# 249, a member of the American Legion # 117, and life member of the 6th Marine Division Association. He and his wife traveled throughout America for the 6th Division Reunions. He and his wife were married in St. Mark's Lutheran Sunday School Building on November 14, 1952 while the new church was being built.

Mr. Miller is survived by his wife Joanne M. (Iman) Miller, one son, David L and his wife Kathy Miller of Butler one daughter, Jackie and her husband Norm Young of Butler, three grandchildren, Jason Miller, Deanna Miller and Adam Took, one sister, Mrs. Marilyn Bieber of Butler and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Inc. on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Robert C. Peterson of St. John's Reformed Church.

Officers and members of the American Legion Post #778 and V.F.W. Post #249 with conduct a military service at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. after memorial service.