Milton B. “Brad” Miller

Milton B. "Brad" Miller, son of Milton B. Miller, MD and Dorothy Mason Miller passed away on March 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jane McGrew. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his children, Vickie M. Neal and her husband, David, Kimberly Ann Miller and Milton "Brad" Miller. His grand-children, Heather Bell and her husband, Mike, Cristina Garcia and Noah Garcia, Stephanie Neal Duncan (grandchild by marriage) and her husband, Terry and William "Wil" Neal (grandchild by marriage) mourn his passing as do his two great granddaughters – Madalyne and Addison Bell. His brother, Jock Miller and his wife Lucy, will miss him and his antics. Sandy Wittmer, the love of his life, also grieves.

He was married to Janet Falk, deceased, Wyvette Lilly, deceased, Sally Graber, deceased and Janice Jaquith Leucht. He was a baptized and confirmed member of Grace Episcopal Cathedral. Brad enlisted with the United States Air Force on September 20, 1950. He was stationed at Westover Air Force Base in Springfield, Massachusetts and graduated from finance school in 1951, at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. While in the service, he earned a Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Mountain Home, Idaho on October 13, 1953 with a rank of Staff Sergeant.

Brad attended Kansas State University. He also attended Washburn University. Brad was employed by Capitol Federal Savings Bank for 35 years. He was Vice-President and Branch Manager when he retired in 1989. He was mortgage insurance salesman of the year for seven years. His hobbies included building bird houses, which he loved. He was passionate about decorating and antiques. Brad ran Horsefeather's Antiques of Topeka. Brad built and gifted a LGB train set for the Great Overland Station. Mr. Miller was very active in his community. He was on the Board of Director's and a past president of West Topeka Rotary Club. He was District Chairman for the Rotary Youth Exchange Program for seven years. He and his wives sponsored and hosted 9 exchange students through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program; representing the countries of Sweden, Mexico, and Brazil.

Brad was editor of Westerote for two years. He was a Paul Harris fellow. Brad was the treasurer for the Shawnee County Mental Health Association. He was a blood donor of more than 14 gallons. He was the President of the Topeka Jayhawk Club and President of the Knollwood Association. Mr. Miller was named Waiter of the Year by the American Heart Association at their Gala. He held many positions for the American Cancer Society. He was their Gala Chairman for five years and a board member. Mr. Miller was responsible for the American Cancer Discovery Shop being started in Topeka. He helped with the transfer of ownership to Midland "Hospice" Findable's Shop. Brad was a member of the Topeka Country Club, and on their board. He was President of the Helianthus Dance Club for four years, at the Topeka Country Club. Brad was a Board Member, President and Man of the Year with the 20 / 30 Club.

Services will be at Grace Cathedral on Saturday March 15, 2014 at 3:00 PM with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions my be made to Grace Cathedral, Topeka Rescue Mission or Midland Care Center.