Fr. James Miller, C.PP.S., 94, died in his sleep at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in the infirmary of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, where he made his home.
He was born on October 7, 1925, in Gettysburg, Pa.
He entered the Society at Brunnerdale, the Missionaries’ minor seminary near Canton, Ohio, in 1942, and was ordained on September 18, 1954.
After his ordination, he served for many years in parishes in Ohio, Missouri, and Kentucky. In 1996, Fr. Miller retired to St. Charles Center, where he spent much of his time and energy helping out at area parishes for many years. He celebrated the 65th anniversary of his ordination last year.
Fr. Miller lived his life enthusiastically and his faith boldly. He gave of himself freely, driving his big red Ford van that he had emblazoned with “Missionaries of the Precious Blood.” Cheerful and friendly, he was firm in his faith; one never had to wonder where he stood.
Due to health restrictions, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately on Monday, April 6 at St. Charles Center, with Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S., provincial director, presiding. Burial will follow in the Community cemetery.