Daniel Scott Miltner, 46, of Chicago, died on March 25, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Kerri McClimen; devoted father of Aidan McClimen Miltner and Vivian Jo McClimen Miltner; loving son of the Rev. Roy and Freda Miltner, née Ammon; cherished son-in-law of Gary and Nancy McClimen, née McDonald; dear brother of Steve (Mary Ryder) Miltner of Denver; treasured brother-in-law of Kristin Bell and Betsy McClimen; engaging uncle of Kenna, Frankie and Charlie Bell; precious family member to numerous cousins, aunts and uncles; and a true and trusted friend to many.
Born in Trenton, N.J., on February 23, 1968, Dan lived in Colorado Springs until his family moved to Des Moines, Iowa, when he was in 5th grade. Dan was educated in Iowa (Samuelson Elementary School and Hoover High School) and earned his Bachelor of Science degree at University of Iowa and his master’s degree and Ph.D. at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
Dan and his wife, Kerri, met in junior high and were dear friends before dating and marrying in 1993. “Soul mates” and “destined for each other” are words often used to describe their love. They were best friends and made their own fun, no matter the circumstances. Avid travelers, they covered much of the world together and enjoyed every minute.
Dan was a clinical assistant professor in Mathematics Education, with a joint appointment between the College of Education and Mathematics Department at University of Illinois at Chicago.
His life’s work reflected his deep passion and commitment to helping students and teachers look at mathematics education in a unique manner. His creed was to “have an impact on every student I teach.” Before UIC, Dan was a math teacher at Good Counsel High School in Silver Spring, Md. An article in the Good Counsel Falcon News described him as playing “many different roles in the school community: teacher, coach, friend and counselor. Mr. Miltner is a student favorite and one of the best-known teachers in the school.”
He joined UIC in 1996, and his teaching record was highly impressive. In 2011 and 2012, he received the Silver Circle Award for Excellence in Teaching, an award selected each year by graduating seniors to recognize UIC’s best teachers. In 2007, he won the Teaching Recognition Award from the Council on Teaching and Learning, which recognizes the documented excellence of UIC faculty in their teaching activities.
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