Sam was born and raised outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1982 he joined local enforcement in the town of Jupiter and served for 31 years before retiring at the rank of Captain. Sam also served in the United States Army at the tail end of Vietnam from 1972-1975. His passion for his wife and family are what motivated and drove him on a daily basis. Sam was always known to be cheering on his children throughout their sporting events, while they were growing up. He also ran the film video for Centennial High School football games while his children played for the school and for a few years after. As Sam was from Pittsburgh he was an avid Steelers fan and loved the 1970’s teams. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and also worked as a motorcycle patrol officer in his law enforcement career.
Sam was preceded in death by his father, Samuel E. Miller Sr.; brother, David Miller as an infant; brother-in-law, Donald Mahan; and father-in-law, Arthur Aulerich "Pap-Pap".
Survivors include his wife of over 36 years, Kimberly Miller; sons, Mike Miller (Leah), of Port St. Lucie and Matthew Miller (Britt), of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; daughters, D'Lynn Ryan (Todd), of Valrico, Florida and Lauralee Beard (Brian), of Delaware, Ohio; grandchildren, Nate , Emmi, and Carson Miller,: Hayden and Mia Hargenrader,: Jordan, Andrew, and Rachel Ryan,: and Allissa Beard; mother, Hilda Pezzana; brothers, Robert and Timothy Miller; and sisters, Diane Bollinger (Terry), Sally Simon (Dennis), and Joann Miller.
A Celebration and Visitation will take place on Sunday April 15, 2018 from 9:30-11:30 am with a Service Celebrating Sam's life at 11:30 am at Aycock at Tradition, 12571 SW Tradition Parkway, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34987. Committal with military honors will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Palm City, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.stroke.org, National Stroke Association , 9707 East Easter Lane , Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112
