William Allen Miller

December 12, 1929 – July 10, 2013

      Bill Miller passed away at his home on Bainbridge Island with his beloved wife, his children and daughter-in-law at his side. He died in the same manner as he faced ALS, courageously and peacefully; a wounded warrior.

      Bill was born in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, the son of Clyde and Jean Miller. Bill’s family moved several times throughout his youth. His most enduring memories came from spending his summers on his grandparents’ farm with his uncles Howard, Wayne and Red Miller.

      He was an Army Air Forces veteran, enlisting soon after high school. After serving his country, he attended Grove City College in Pennsylvania. Bill enjoyed his membership in the Omicron Xi fraternity and graduated with a degree in business administration.

      While in college, he met Jane Croft, with whom he enjoyed 60 years of marriage. Together they raised their three children in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. He began his business career as a stock broker. Later he became an investment counselor, earning his designation as a Certified Financial Planner. In the years after his formal retirement, he served as a judge of arbitration matters for NASDAQ.

      Following several wonderful, active retirement years on Sanibel Island, Florida, Bill and Jane moved to Bainbridge Island in 1990 where the entire family still lives. “Papa” took great pleasure in being close to his children and grandchildren. He built a multitude of special, loving family memories during his 23 years here with Jane.

      Bill will be remembered as a man devoted to his wife and family. His encyclopedic recall of historical, geographical and cultural information was impressive to all. Along with being an avid reader, Bill enjoyed playing golf, traveling, following national politics and finance.

      He is survived by his wife Jane; son Stephan (Kim) Miller and their children Kate (Alex) March, Ben and Jackson; son William Miller, his children Michelle and Theo and their mother Julie Miller; daughter Leslie (Brian) Rice and their children Annique and Sam. He is also survived by his cousins Ed Miller, Jane Beiswinger, Suzanne Miller, Art Miller, and William Miller. Bill was predeceased by cousin Larry Miller.

      Family and close friends will celebrate Bill’s life at a private gathering.

      In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions

to ALS research at: (888) 949-2577 or www.alsa.org.

      Please sign the online Guest Book for the family at: www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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