1947
William
2023
William John Miller Jr.
October 20, 1947 — July 23, 2023
Franklin, New Hampshire
William John Miller, Jr.
After a long, valiant fight, William J. Miller, Jr.,75, a longtime resident of Franklin, New Hampshire, passed away at his son's home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
He was born on October 20, 1947 in York, PA the son of the late William J. Sr. and Gwendolyn Alice (Smith) Miller. He is also predeceased by his brother Robert Miller and sister Gwendolyn Harreck.
Bill graduated from Plymouth State College (now P.S.U.), and continued his education by obtaining various degrees, culminating in the receipt of his Doctorate.
A lifetime of coaching high school, college, professional soccer and basketball teams including N.H.T.I. (8 National Championships appearances), Campbell High School State Soccer Champions (‘18,‘19), Fitchburg State College (now F.S.U.) where he won the National Coach of the Year Award, Weare, Somersworth, Franklin, and the New Hampshire Thunderloons. Bill also ran summer soccer camps at Brewster Academy for over two decades.
Bill enjoyed painting, flying, golf, traveling, cars and Thanksgiving. He had a lengthy teaching career and professorship at several universities, and colleges including; Lakes Region Community College, Nathaniel Hawthorne College and Daniel Webster College.
His family includes son Jonathan Miller and Lena, daughter Jennifer Swabowicz, son Aaron Miller and Val, son Zachary and Victoria Miller, daughter Ariel Miller, daughter Alia Miller, his longtime friend and companion Patricia, his adored grandchildren; Marquez, Terrence, Gretchen, and Wolfgang. He was deeply loved and will be sadly missed by his family, as well as many close friends across the world inspired by Bill who shared a devotion for similar interests, education, and athletics.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Smart Memorial Home, 584 West Main St., Tilton. A graveside service will follow at Park Cemetery, 414 West Main Street, in Tilton. The celebration of life will be immediately after.
William John Miller, Jr.
After a long, valiant fight, William J. Miller, Jr.,75, a longtime resident of Franklin, New Hampshire, passed away at his son's home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
He was born on October 20, 1947 in York, PA the son of the late William J. Sr. and Gwendolyn Alice (Smith) Miller. He is also predeceased by his brother Robert Miller and sister Gwendolyn Harreck.
Bill graduated from Plymouth State College (now P.S.U.), and continued his education by obtaining various degrees, culminating in the receipt of his Doctorate.
A lifetime of coaching high school, college, professional soccer and basketball teams including N.H.T.I. (8 National Championships appearances), Campbell High School State Soccer Champions (‘18,‘19), Fitchburg State College (now F.S.U.) where he won the National Coach of the Year Award, Weare, Somersworth, Franklin, and the New Hampshire Thunderloons. Bill also ran summer soccer camps at Brewster Academy for over two decades.
Bill enjoyed painting, flying, golf, traveling, cars and Thanksgiving. He had a lengthy teaching career and professorship at several universities, and colleges including; Lakes Region Community College, Nathaniel Hawthorne College and Daniel Webster College.
His family includes son Jonathan Miller and Lena, daughter Jennifer Swabowicz, son Aaron Miller and Val, son Zachary and Victoria Miller, daughter Ariel Miller, daughter Alia Miller, his longtime friend and companion Patricia, his adored grandchildren; Marquez, Terrence, Gretchen, and Wolfgang. He was deeply loved and will be sadly missed by his family, as well as many close friends across the world inspired by Bill who shared a devotion for similar interests, education, and athletics.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Smart Memorial Home, 584 West Main St., Tilton. A graveside service will follow at Park Cemetery, 414 West Main Street, in Tilton. The celebration of life will be immediately after.
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