James E. “Jim” Miller

Last Updated on April 27, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

James E. “Jim” Miller, 75, of Logansport, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026. He collapsed shortly after a rear‑end collision in Winamac. The trauma from the impact triggered a sudden medical emergency, and he passed away in the ER at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Born January 4, 1951, in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of the late Francis and Delores Eileen (Doran) Miller, and the younger brother of Mary Alice Ulery.

Jim was a 1969 graduate of Pioneer High School. As a young man, he was active in Rural Youth and the Jaycees.

On June 14, 1975, in Delphi, he married Mollie C. (Sheldon) Miller, who survives. She received minor injuries in the accident. Mollie loves big hugs — but please hug her gently while she heals.

Jim had a very strong work ethic. Up before dawn and working late into the evening, he was always on the go. Born and raised on the family farm, he not only farmed his dad’s land, but also his own little piece of Heaven called “Hob Nob Farms,” where he raised crops and milked goats. In addition to farming, he always held a full-time job.

In 2005, he retired from the Indiana State Highway Department following a 37-year career. Just as The Home Depot opened in Logansport, he put on a work apron to help folks with their DIY projects, using his knowledge as a true Mr. Fix-It. From 2019 to the present, Jim found his niche at CFS in Burnettsville as a truck driver — a job he loved, along with the people he worked with.

After the last Miller daughter left the nest and the tack box was put away, Jim and Mollie thought they were done with 4‑H… until a city boy needed a farm family to partner with for the goat project. That led to an expansion of the family farm, and soon they had not only goats, but llamas, alpacas, dairy calves, steers, and an eclectic collection of chickens. They became leaders of the new Llama/Alpaca project in Cass County. As the project grew, Jim figured out how to easily expand the Sheep/Goat barn and helped secure donations and labor, making it a wonderful addition to the Cass County 4‑H Fairgrounds. Jim and Mollie enjoyed the 4‑H kids and the animals, and they began breeding and selling llamas, as well as traveling and competing in open‑class llama shows throughout the Midwest.

A member of Crooked Creek Christian Church, Jim’s quiet ministry was giving back through volunteer work. He also served on the Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Farm Bureau Board.

One of his greatest joys in life was taking his family on annual fishing trips. For 46 years, they spent a week at the Kimball Lake Resort in Wisconsin. He also loved taking the grandkids to Wasatch Lake near Poland, Indiana.

Surviving with his wife, Mollie, of 50 years, are their daughters, Crystal (Jason) Servies, Amanda (Jon) Pryor, and Maureen Miller (Caleb Gonya); and his pride and joy – his grandchildren, Catherine Pryor, Mackayla Servies, Leo Pryor, and Jesse Servies.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in Fisher Funeral Chapel.

A funeral service celebrating Jim’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, in the funeral chapel with Pastor Adam Speicher officiating.

Burial will follow in Davis Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cass County 4-H Legacy Fund through the Cass County Community Foundation.

Please share memories and words of comfort on Jim’s Tribute Wall at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com