Walter B Miller

Las Cruces - Walter B. Miller Jr., 92, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on July 9, 2025, in Las Cruces, NM.

Walter was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee, to Walter B. Miller Sr. and Bonnie Mae Wade. Walt, a Korean War veteran, served as a medic. He taught mountain and cold weather operations while based in Alaska. After his service, Walter financed his college education by working in the Alaskan gold mines.

Walt received his doctorate in mathematics from New Mexico State University in 1968. He then began a forty-year career at White Sands Missile Range as a Research Mathematician. His contributions to mathematical analysis and atmospheric science earned him many awards. In 1982, he received the Decoration for Meritorious Civilian Service Award. A 1990 Honor Roll Award recognized his "exceptional scientific achievement."

After retirement, Walter and his wife, Miriam (Mimi), journeyed extensively across the globe. Walt was an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer, publishing photographs on his website, Ramblincameras.com. His website was an early source of free educational material for the fledgling internet.

Walt always had his nose in a book and could quote all his favorite limericks (and Shakespeare!) at the drop of a hat. When he was not reading poetry, he wrote it. He played classical guitar with a fondness for Mexican and Russian folk music. Walter's kindness, generosity, and wit brought joy to many. We will deeply miss him.

Walter is survived by his wife Miriam Miller and his daughter Lori. His parents preceded him in death.