DODGE CITY, KANSAS - Roger Quenton Miller, 79, died April 10, 2024, at his home in Dodge City.

He was born October 6, 1944 in Burdett, Kansas the son of Paul and Ola (Garrison) Miller. He was a graduate of Burdett High School and received his teaching degree from St. Mary's of the Plains in Dodge City.

On April 19, 1969 he married Marsha L. Gilbert. They had two children together, Matthew and Amanda. They celebrated 50 years together prior to Marsha's passing on November 17, 2019.

Roger had many names; Brother, Husband, Dad, Mr. Miller, Rog, friend. But, the name he was most proud of was Grandpa or G-Pa as he used to refer to himself. Roger's grandchildren were the stars of his life. From reading books, teaching them how to "hunt for dirty rats," making a trailer that would attach to the back of the riding mower to drive the kids around the yard, to making silly songs, and creating dance moves to Old Time Rock & Roll. Roger did anything he could to spend time with his grandkids.

Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha L. Miller, parents, Paul and Ola Miller, and brother and sister-in-law, Lee and Julie Miller, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Estal and Catherine Lockman.

He is survived by his children, Matt Miller and wife Melissa of Ness City, Kansas and daughter, Amanda Hovorka and husband Wesley of Dodge City; Grandchildren Shelby Miller of Murray, Kentucky, Braeden Miller of Pryor, Oklahoma, Carson Miller of Ness City and Ryker Hovorka of Dodge City; Great-grandchildren Naomi Dillon and Jamari Taylor of Murray, Kentucky; siblings Dale (Doc) Miller and wife Dena of Dodge City, Francis Smith and husband Richard  of Bethany, Oklahoma, and Cheryl Miller of Oklahoma, brothers-in-law Don Gilbert and Dan (Louise) Gilbert all of Dodge City and Phillip Lockman and wife Michelle, Kansas City, Kansas and sister-in-law Martha Gilbert, Dodge City, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 20, 2024 Ziegler Funeral Chapel, in Dodge City, with Pastor Jeff Young officiating. Cremation will take place after the service. Visitation will be Friday from noon to 8:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests memorials go the Cancer Center of Kansas in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave. Dodge City, Kansas, 67801.