Norman Eugene Miller
Born on August 1, 1953 in Lancaster, PennsylvaniaPassed Away November 7, 2026 in Indialantic, Florida
Norman Eugene Miller brought laughter into every encounter and music into every gathering. He lit up our lives with his playful, mischievous spirit and his gentle, sweet nature.
Norm taught himself trim carpentry, and later in life honed his skills to become an artisan woodworker, building furniture with reclaimed wood.
Norm loved music, especially live music. He lived in the moment, and thus lived life more fully than many of us, capturing our hearts and returning our attention to what really matters most.
Norm grew up in York, PA, graduating from York Suburban High School. He partied for awhile in Ocean City and met his first wife. They moved to Florida, where he lived for the next 25 years, raising his first two children almost single-handedly, while working long hours as a carpenter. He briefly married again.
Chasing love, Norm moved to Utah, and then to east Tennessee, where he met his final wife. Together they moved to Alabama for several years, Ohio for several more, and finally landed in Melbourne Village, Florida. Special thanks go to Norm’s son, Gabriel Miller, for his outstanding dedication and commitment to supporting and providing Norm’s care in his final months.
Norm leaves behind two sisters: Norma with husband Charlie Hull of Dover, PA, and Beth with husband Mick Knighton of Columbia PA.
He also leaves behind his beloved children of whom he was exceptionally proud: Anna with husband Drew Orr of Brunswick, GA; Gabriel Miller with wife Allison Westcott of Indialantic, FL; and Zachary Rutherford of Melbourne, FL.
And he leaves behind his adored grandchildren: Sophia, Levi, Maggie and Teagan Orr of Brunswick, GA; and Liam Miller of Indialantic FL.
He leaves behind many wonderful friends and loved ones, of which Todd Peterson and Patrice Rutherford deserve special mention, for the joy they brought to his life.
Finally, he leaves behind previous wives, Sharon Nies, Christine Grant, and his final wife of nearly 20 years, Jody DeRidder.
Norm asked that instead of a funeral, people find ways to celebrate life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to his favorite charity, National Public Radio, or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
