Dr. Richard W. Miller, 77, of Schnecksville, died Friday, July 26, 2013, in his home. He was the husband of Ellen J. (Moser) Miller. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary May 3, 2013. Born in Fogelsville, March 14, 1936, Richard was the son of the late Willard E. and Ruth E. (Lauchnor) Miller. He was a graduate of Parkland High School, Class of 1954. He earned his B.S. in Secondary Education in 1958 from Kutztown University, a masters degree in Elementary Education in 1960 and a Doctor of Education in 1972, both from Lehigh University. Dr. Millers teaching career began in Smyrna, Delaware. From 1958 to 1972, he was an elementary school teacher and elementary supervisor in Northwestern Lehigh School District. He was Assistant Superintendent of Administration in East Penn School District, Emmaus, 1974 to 1977, Superintendent of Schools in Conrad Weiser School District, Robesonia, 1977 to 1985, and Superintendent of Schools of Panther Valley School District, Lansford, 1985 to 1990. Dr. Miller was a member of the Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schnecksville, where he served on the church council and property committee. He was a member of Carbon Lodge #242, F. & A.M., Jim Thorpe.
Survivors: He is survived by his loving wife, Ellen; five children; nine grandsons; and one granddaughter. Dr. Donna L. Miller, wife of Daniel J. Lasky, and daughter, Taylor, of Bethlehem; Scott A. Miller and his wife, Lisa, and sons, Andrew and Jonathan, of Sewell, NJ; Enid S. Rank and her husband, Kurtis A., and sons, Kristopher and Brandon, of Center Valley; Dr. Melinda B. Lucas and her husband, Frank C., and sons, Stephen and Matthew, of Quakertown; Amy L. Stendell and her husband, David B., and sons, Jason, Joshua, and Zachary, of Slatington.
Services: A Celebration of Life service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Union United Church of Christ, 5550 Route 873, Neffs, with the Rev. Thomas N. Thomas officiating. No calling hours.
Interment will follow the service. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., in Schnecksville is assisting the family.
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Parents:
Willard E Miller (1911 - 1988)
Ruth E Lauchnor Miller (1912 - 1989)
