Richard L. Millar

Richard L. Millar, age 69, of Navarre passed away October 12, 2007. He was born in Canton to the late Roland & Edythe (Mullet) Millar on August 18, 1938. After Dick graduated from WHS, he went on to study at Kent State University. During his youth Richard was a golden gloves boxer & also played minor league baseball for various farm teams. Dick served in the U.S. Army & Reserves. He retired from Republic Steel Enduro after more than 30 yrs., where he held the position of foreman. He was a member of Massillon's first Little League All-Star team in 1951. Dick dedicated multiple years of his retired life working for the Make-A-Wish Foundation & later founded the Have A Dream Foundation. Dick was an honorary member of the Navarre V.F.W. where he enjoyed spending time with his buddies. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Roland Millar. Survived by daughter, Dawn Millar of Canton; son, Derik Millar of San Diego, CA; grandson, Brandon Bushe of Canton; sister-in-law, Sally Millar of Massillon; niece and nephew, Melody Grant and Marty Millar. He was an extremely caring, giving & loving man who will be missed by many. There will be a graveside service Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the companion gardens at Massillon Cemetery. The Paquelet Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to handle the funeral expenses. Paquelet Funeral Home A Golden Rule Funeral Home www.Paquelet.com