David C. Miller, 88, of East Allen Township, died Dec. 18, 2018, in the home that he built. He was the husband of Rose T. (Taschler) Miller for 77 years.

Born in Weaversville, he was a son of the late Preston and Lillian (Nolf) Miller.

He was in the U.S. Army during World War II and received two Purple Hearts for injuries received during combat.

He was a crane operator in the beam yard of Bethlehem Steel Corporation for more than 31 years until he retired. He then became road master for East Allen Township and was elected supervisor for 28 years beginning in 1963.

He was a longtime member of the Eckley E. Patch American Legion Post 470, Bath. He was a founding member of the Governor Wolf Historical Society.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Donna M. Gates; a son, Ronald and his wife Barbara; four grandchildren, Todd and his wife Nora Miller and their children Ryan and Emily, Jason and his wife Adriane and their children Juliana and Michael and Alyssa and Tyler Gates.

He predeceased by a son, Gary; and a brother, Miles Miller.

Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.