Robert E. Miller
Published September 19, 2004
Robert E. Miller, 79, of Bainbridge Island, died Sept. 19 at his home.
He was born Aug. 6, 1925, in Seattle, to Edwin and Cleora (Mowbray) Miller.
He graduated from Overlake High School in Bellevue in 1943 and enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17. He attended Marine Corps Command and Staff College in Quantico, Va., graduating in 1965. He served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam as a fighter pilot, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and nine Air Medals. He retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. The jets he flew included the F9F, A4 and F4.
After retiring in 1975, he enjoyed living on Bainbridge Island, including morning coffee with his friends at Town and Country Market.
He is survived by his sons Gary (Marian) Miller and Glenn Miller of Oakdale, Calif., and daughter Gail Miller of Tracy, Calif.; sister Marjorie Powell of Cypress, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held next spring.