Dr. C. William Miller

Dr. C. William "Bill" Miller , 98 Dr. C. William "Bill" Miller , 98 Professor Emeritus of English Literature at Temple University, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Quadrangle in Haverford. Raised in Hazleton, he graduated with honors from Gettysburg College and earned his PhD in English Literature at the University of Virginia. Bill moved to Philadelphia in 1947 when he joined the faculty at Temple. There he spent 35 rewarding years teaching as a Shakespearean and Elizabethan Renaissance scholar. He was a noted author, having published the celebrated bibliography, Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing, 1728-1766. Bill had been a 42-year resident of Lansdowne, serving the community as a coach for many years with the Lansdowne Boys Club; as Assistant Scout Master for Troop 63; as a camp counselor at Pennington Island Presbyterian Camp; at Lansdowne-Aldan literary and music assemblies; as Union Athletic Association Track and Field president and judge; as Men's Bible Class teacher and member of Session for First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne; as a member of the Gladstone Manor Civic Association; and as elected committeeman and Council President of Lansdowne Borough Council. Bill and his family have been most appreciative of his friends and colleagues in Lansdowne, Temple, the APS, and the residents and staff at the Quadrangle. Bill would be pleased to be remembered as a man who succeeded in his devotion to his family, students, community, and country. He was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Josephine "Jo" (nee Williams). Survivors: by his sons Bill (Laura) and Doug (Chris); grandchildren Laura (Fernando), Jonathan (Erika) and two great-grandsons, Benjamin and Sanders; Funeral Service:Relatives and friends are invited to attend 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne, 140 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, PA. Viewing: 9-10am at the church. Burial: will follow at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens. Online Condolences: www.marvilfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Marvil Funeral Home, Ltd.