Robert “Bob” Miller 1/21/1947 – 2/28/2024

Reprinted Courtesy of the Auburn Journal

Robert “Bob” Miller passed away peacefully in his home on February 28th at the age of 77 after courageously battling Prostate Cancer for 2 years.

Bob was born on January 21, 1947 to Fred and Roberta “Marie” Miller in Sacramento, CA. He was raised in the Sacramento area, graduated from Encina High School in 1965 and San Jose State College in 1969. In 1970, he enlisted in the Air Force Reserves and served for 7 years.

Bob was married to Beverlee Reina from 1966 to 1997. They raised 5 children in the Sacramento region over the next 20 years before moving to Auburn in 1989.

He was employed in the Banking industry as an Account Executive for 30+ years. He worked for Home Federal while living in the Sacramento area and continued his career in Auburn where he was employed by Placer Savings and Loan and then J.P. Morgan Chase, retiring in 2012.

He was lucky to find love again and married Joyce Lambros in 2003. They loved vacationing in Lake Tahoe, Monterey and Maui, always finding trails to explore and enjoy. Throughout his life, Bob was an avid racquetball player and member of the Auburn Racquet Club. Bob was a sports enthusiast. He loved watching San Francisco Giants and 49ers games and was a proud supporter of Placer Hillman Football. But nothing gave him more pleasure than watching his grandchildren’s soccer or baseball games.

Bob loved the Auburn community with all it has to offer, having served as Chairman of the City of Auburn Endurance Capital Committee for the past 10 years. He was very proud to promote and represent the city of Auburn as “The Endurance Capital of the World®”. You would see him and his great smile at all the local events at the Endurance Booth alongside his wife, Joyce.

Bob is survived by his wife, Joyce, his 5 children; Paul Miller (Amy Hall), Rebekah (Scott) Graef, Matthew (Shannon) Miller, Jonathan (Rachel) Miller, Megan (Troy) Hotaling, 3 step children Kim (Luis) Arellano, Helen (Nizar) Slim, Leah (Gregory) Harbottle, his 12 grandchildren and 4 step grandchildren, his sister Joan (Dean) Carter and former spouse Beverlee (Carl) Kimura as well as many nieces and nephews.

A very special thank you to family, friends, neighbors and the Auburn Community for cards, flowers and support. Bob will live in our hearts forever. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.