Harold G. Miller

As I pass age 71, I think more about my father, Harold Miller. I wish I could spend one more afternoon with him.

In spite of my having been a pretty poor student in my later
years in high school, I always
looked forward to Harold's
English class (Junior and Senior
years). His charisma and smile
were highlights of his classes,
and his readings of Chaucer,
Beowulf, Shakespeare, and other
classics made learning fun rather
than a burden. I'd always had an
interest in writing, but Harold
helped bring out what I thought
I'd lost. Although my career field
is electronics...

Mr. Miller had a profound effect on this former student (1962-1966). I pursued a degree in English, and I taught English for most of 30 years in the public schools. I owe this life-choice to Mr. Miller.

Mr. Harold Miller is hereby being paid tribute to by the students of Roosevelt H.S. and especially the Yearbook Staff of 1976-77 for his approximately two decades of artistic sponsorship of the yearbook and as a member of the English Department.

With the yearbook since 1958, he has been responsible for many of the transitions that have taken place…The most important is through his photography. He has captured rare occurrences…through the ’60’s and ’70’s. His aim as a photographer...

Bob Girard brought his 1944 Waller H.S. yearbook (now Lincoln Park Academy) to the memorial visitation to share the entry Harold wrote him. He allowed me to photocopy and share it, revealing Harold’s character and bent at the age of 17:

“Gerard –

Although our opinions on many subjects are different, your ideas of democracy, and a progressive civilization plan, are opposite from my own theories – we have always come out of every argument smiling…I hope we remain friends...

I have known Harold for 35 years. In all that time, I never knew him to use a negative word to me. No matter what the circumstance, he only gave encouragement and compliments. He never gave me a lecture, though one was often due.

I was often able to appeal to his humorous side. We would talk and trade stories and I could bring out that infectious smile of his. His wisdom, insight and all of his traits will always be with me. I feel lucky for having the opportunity to have...

In grateful appreciation for your kind expressions of sympathy The Harold G. Miller Memorial Fund For Education in Catholic-Jewish Relationships at the Sheil Catholic Center Newman Ministry and Galvin Chapel at Northwestern University 2110 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 328-4648 Email: [email protected] The fund will support academic discussion, lectureships, scholarly research, resources and retreats centered on reconciliation, teaching and dialogue...

our sincere condolences to you jane and to elaine and the family . harold was a great man and i was very privileged to know him .

alan & debby matthews

i also would like to add condolences also from ettie and abel edelstein

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