Robert G. "Bob" Miller, 96, of Mercer, died peacefully Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at home, surrounded by his loving family.      He was born Jan. 14, 1916, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Fred and Marie (Rowinski) Miller of Maywood, Ill., and attended St. Eulalia Grade School and Proviso East High School in Maywood. In 1936, he joined the Cincinnati Reds and played in their minor league baseball program for three years. He then worked for Commonwealth Edison Utility Co. until moving to Mercer in 1955.      On April 15, 1944, he married the former Myrtle "Myrt" Goettsche in Maywood. Bob and Myrt became the owners of Club 51 in Mercer in 1955 and served the Northwoods for 36 years. They shared many wonderful years with their customers and Teepee Tribe members. During this time, Bob served on the Iron County Board of Supervisors, the Law Enforcement committee, and the Highway Department. He was a member of the Mercer Town Board, a 55-year member of the Mercer Lions Club, and belonged to St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Mercer.      Myrt and Bob retired in 1990 to their home on Blue Gill Lake, where Bob enjoyed fishing.      He is survived by his wife, Myrt, of 68 years; daughters, Rita Klotter (Larry Jokipii) and Linda Miller (Donald) Smith, both of Mercer; grandson, Robert (Rebecca) Klotter, Antioch, Ill.; three great-grandchildren, Austin, Taylor and Hunter; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, his dog Boomer.      Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and William.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Mercer, with the Rev. Lourdu Mandapati, celebrant.        Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Mercer Cemetery.      Me morial contributions may be made to St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 5214N Lakeview Ave., Mercer, WI 54547      Bob's obituary can be viewed online and condolences given to his family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, Inc., Ironwood, Mich.