Born on September 11, 1973 in Clearfield, PA; a son of Mr. William Harry Miller and Carol Ann (Wise) Miller.
Mr. Miller grew up in Curwensville, PA where he graduated from Curwensville Area High School in 1991.
After high school he attended Penn State University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in 1997 and Master’s degree in 1998 in Nuclear Engineering. He was the student marshal of his class for the Department of Nuclear Engineering for his outstanding academic achievements.
Mr. Miller participated in the Cooperative Education Program, completing a three semester internship with Virginia Power in Richmond, VA. He was also a Teacher’s Assistant during his master’s program. Additionally, he was active in the American Nuclear Society during college and was a recipient of the National Collegiate Engineer Award.
During his educational journey Mr. Miller completed experiments and research in reactor kinetics and thermal hydraulics benchmarking for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Additionally, he was a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association.
After college, Mr. Miller pursued a vibrant and successful career in Nuclear Engineering. He was currently employed at Exelon Nuclear Power Plant in Saint Leonard, MD.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He received his pilot’s license at 15 years of age. Most of all Mr. Miller enjoyed spending time with his family.
Mr. Miller was a very exceptional person; he brought light and laughter everywhere he went.
He is survived by his parents; two sons, Stephen and Matthew Miller of Calvert Co., MD; and one sister, Tracey Warren of Curwensville, PA and fiancé Tom McKenrick; several cousins; and girlfriend, Janet Teske and family.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, and three aunts.
Funeral Services will be held at Curwensville United Methodist Church, 602 State Street, Curwensville, PA, 16833 on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11am with Pastor Ethan Shearer and Pastor Robert Mayes co-officiating.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday, June 21, 2019 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. An additional hour of receiving will be at the church Saturday, June 22, 2019 form 10am until the hour of services.
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