Richard Clayton Miller went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Nov. 10, 2016, at the age of 66 after fighting stage four cancer.

Richard Miller was born in Austin, Minnesota on Dec. 2, 1949. He graduated from Austin High School, in Austin in 1967. Richard served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After the military, Richard established a career with Puffer-Sweiven, working on industrial gas and oil control systems all over the world and eventually moved to the sales department in New Braunfels, Texas.

Richard retired from Puffer-Sweiven 15 years ago and spent his retirement doing Kingdom Work for Jesus Christ. When his wife, Kathy, became ill, he spent all of his time caring for and serving her during her yearlong battle with cancer. During this time, he was an inspiration to us all and an example of a true Biblical husband.

Richard’s true calling was always bringing people closer to our Savior and he exemplified his love for the Lord in every area of life. A common memory of friends and family is of Richard guiding them through difficult times by pointing them to the Bible and to the grace and power of the Lord. He helped establish and also served as a deacon at Southwest Calvary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. After moving to New Braunfels, Texas, he continued serving Christ by always helping those in need at First Baptist Church of New Braunfels. He would often be found serving as a deacon, church member, and dear friend. He led many Bible study classes, taught Sunday school, and was always ready to listen to anyone who needed a friendly ear. During those conversations, he made it clear that true peace and comfort could only be found in the Word of the Lord. He would also help church members, neighbors, and friends with various home or computer repairs or by providing oil changes and other automotive services. He was a fantastic example of Christ’s love to all who knew him, and was a huge part of everyone’s personal walk with God.

Thank you for teaching and showing us all how to deal with life and how to grow nearer to God. Everyone will miss you, but we all know we will see you again. By the way, your brothers have been eating all your Paydays and cupcakes, which is still not a meal.

Kathy was the love of his life, and he joined her on her birthday and legendary House-Cleaning Thursdays. Richard is survived by his two devoted daughters, Brenda Miller Pieper (husband William) and Rebecca Miller Thummel (husband Stan); and his beloved granddaughters, Jordan and Paige Pieper; his mother, Blanche Miller Kramer of New Braunfels; his sisters, Cheryl Acuna of Henderson, Nevada (husband Michael) and Debra Dorr of Austin, Minnesota; his brothers, David Miller of Richmond, Texas (wife Ila), Jim Miller of Monticello, Illinois (wife Deborah), Robert Miller of Spring Hill, Tennessee (wife Marceline) and Michael Miller of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (wife Jill); and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his wife of 46 years, Kathleen Ann Miller, and his father, Clayton Louis Miller, both of New Braunfels.

A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 19, 2016, at First Baptist Church of New Braunfels, 733 Cross St., in New Braunfels, Texas.

Richard and his family request that instead of flowers, a memorial contribution be made to First Baptist Church that will be divided among the missionaries he supported and the benevolence fund or you can make a donation directly to Hope Hospice of New Braunfels.

Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home of New Braunsfels is in charge of arrangements.