Robert “Baird” Miller Jr, 84, passed away Thursday, May 7th 2026 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS.

Baird was born May 5th,1942 in Glendale, California to Robert and Ethel Winona “Nonie” Miller.

Baird was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Susie; infant son Garrett and granddaughter, Mary Jane “MJ” Miller.

Survivors include his sister, Jan (David) Hatcher of Topeka, two sons Rob (Michelle) Miller of Paxico; Tony Miller of Maple Hill; 5 grandchildren, Ashelan (Matt) Bryan, Garrett, Isaac (Olivia), Cierra (Will) DeVader, and Isaiah; 7 great grandchildren, Brooklynn, Hayden, Adaline, James, Hannah, Ava Grace Bryan (due in June) and Swade Devader.

Graveside services at Maple Hill Cemetery are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Maple Hill Senior Center, Maple Hill Congregational Church, or St.Judes Hospital and may be sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Mary’s, KS 66536.