Arthur Jerome Miller, age 78, of Knob Noster passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Warrensburg Manor Care Center.

He was born September 23, 1943 in Denver, Colorado, the son of George L. and Anna Isabella (Rauba) Miller.

Art grew up in Longmont, Colorado where he graduated from Longmont High before entering the United States Marine Corps on July 1, 1961. He served for 30 years, retiring with the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt, E9) on August 1, 1991 at Camp Pendleton, California. Art served as Infantryman, Drill Instructor, Imagery Interpretation Specialist, Recruiter and Intelligence Chief, as well as Coordinator for Toys for Tots for KCMO. During his military career, he served 3 tours in Vietnam, surviving the siege of Ke Sanh. After retiring, he obtained a B.A. degree in Geography with a minor in Security from CMSU in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was an Armed Park Ranger at Worlds of Fun for 11 years as well as a member of the Knob Noster Lions Club.

Art was preceded in death by his parents George and Anna Miller; his son William "Bill" Miller; and his grandson Alex Hulquist.

He is survived by his wife Linda Miller; daughter Barbara Miller; stepdaughter Samantha Williams; stepson Charles Williams; brother Jim Miller (Rynn); grandsons Brian Miller and Justis Williams; as well as his special cousin Raydel Seib.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Knob Noster Christian Church.