Wilmer "Will" Lee Miller

Wilmer “Will” Lee Miller, age 64, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on February 3, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Will was born on May 9, 1961, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Elmer Miller and to Martha (Miller) Pasko. He graduated from high school and went on to complete his plumbing apprenticeship. For more than 40 years, Will worked diligently and efficiently as a plumber, a trade he took great pride in.

On March 12, 2016, he married Patricia “Patty” Reinbolt in Fort Wayne.

In his free time, Will enjoyed baseball and was a devoted supporter of the Fort Wayne Komets hockey team. He also loved golfing, fishing, and going on cruises. Never far from his tools, Will enjoyed tinkering and staying busy with hands-on projects.

Survivors include:

Spouse, Patricia “Patty” Miller of New Haven, IN; mother and step-father, Martha and Max Pasko of New Haven, IN; son, Michael Miller of Dayton, OH; daughter, Victoria (Nicholas) Halter of Dayton, OH; step-son, Andrew Teague (Sabrina) of New Haven, IN; step-daughter, Amanda Teague of New Haven, IN; many grandchildren and one step-grandson; brother, Larry (Brenda) Miller of Fort Wayne, IN; three nieces, one great-niece, and many cousins.

Wilmer was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; his father, Elmer Miller; a son, Benjamin Miller; and a step-granddaughter, Mya White.

Funeral service will take place on February 16, 2026, at 4:30pm with visitation prior from 3:00pm-4:30pm at Taylor Chapel, 10145 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835.

Private cemetery services will take place at Highland Park Cemetery.

Officiating the services will be Pastor Dereck Fields.

Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements and care entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, IN.