DR. RICHARD EARL MILLER

August 25, 1941 - January 7, 2017

SERVICES: 2:30 PM SUNDAY 1/8/2017 at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL A LINK WILL BE PROVIDED FOR A WEBCAST OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE Born in 1941 in Detroit, Dr. Miller earned his medical degree, graduating as the valedictorian of the 1966 class of the University of Michigan Medical School. He had a long career as a professor, research program director, research scientist, clinical specialist in endocrinology and metabolism, and provider of patient care, both at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He was a kind man and a supportive mentor to many students and colleagues. In 2015, he was granted the position of Emeritus Professor at WSU School of Medicine. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed many activities, including bicycling, skiing, sailing, ballroom dancing, traveling and the annual family vacation at Camp Michigania. Richard unfailingly provided assistance to family and friends during medical crises, and was generous with his time and energy in arranging care for them. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, he was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Beloved husband for 51 years to Jane Miller. Devoted father of Sandy Miller and Karen (Emily Drabinski) Miller. Loving grandfather of Oscar Miller. Cherished brother of Stan (Kaye) Miller, Jerry (Laura) MIller. Dear brother-in-law to Susan (late Norman) Levitin and James (Susan) Cohen. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and a world of friends. OFFICIATING: Rabbi A. Alpert INTERMENT: Clover Hill Park Cemetery SHIVA: The family will observe Shiva through Tuesday evening at the residence 30688 Hickory Lane Franklin, MI 48025 (248) 737-5583 THE FAMILY HAS REQUESTED THAT CONDOLENCE VISITS BE MADE DAILY BETWEEN 3:00 PM AND 8:00 PM RELIGIOUS SERVICES: 6:00 PM Sunday 7:00 PM Monday and Tuesday. CONTRIBUTIONS: If you would like to further honor the memory of DR. RICHARD E. MILLER you may do so by making a contribution to CONGREGATION T'CHIYAH 15000 W. 10 Mile Road Oak Park, MI 48237 (248) 823-7115 www.tchiyah.org or A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE