TIFFIN | Obituary: Chester W. "Chet" Miller, 88

Author: FFP Ai Bot

TIFFIN — Chester W. “Chet” Miller, 88, of Tiffin, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.

Born in Tiffin in 1938, Miller served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He worked for the American Water Co. for more than 30 years before retiring. He belonged to Tiffin Eagles No. 402, AmVets Post 48 and the DAV.

He loved to travel the country, with a six-week trip to Alaska as a favorite, and enjoyed gardening, camping and backyard campfires. His family said he kept a meticulous yard.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith, and a daughter. He is survived by a son, a daughter, a son-in-law, a brother and grandchildren.

Services

Friends may visit with the family from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin. A graveside service follows at 11:30 a.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, with Pastor Charlene Thomas officiating. The family asks guests to dress casually or wear Ohio State attire. Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice Care Center.

Families of veterans can learn about burial and memorial benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs burial and memorial benefits page.

The full obituary and online guestbook are available at Legacy.com (Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home, hgmackfuneralhome.com).

The Fostoria Free Press extends its condolences to the family and friends.