He was a Senior Olympics winner hundreds of times in state and national competitions. He would call or stop by to share news of his most recent medals haul. Every time was a joy.
To Norm Eash, Miller was a workout companion at Shirk Center when the rest of us were sleeping. Illinois Wesleyan's football coach would meet up with Miller by 5 a.m. and they would talk football, deer stands and life in general. Their bond was tight.
To Ron Rose, Miller was the opposition in a friendly checkers rivalry. Rose lost more than he won against Miller, who delighted in reminding the IWU basketball coach of that.