Dr. Reuben “Bud” E.V. Miller, Jr., 85, of Easton, died at home Wednesday, June 25, 2014.
Born: January 26, 1929 in Easton, he was a son of the late Dr. Reuben E. V. Miller, Sr. and Helen (Kauffman) Miller.
Personal: He and his wife, Nancy “Chris” Roy Lange Miller were married 39 years. He was a dentist in the Easton area for 56 years and retired in 2009. After retiring from his dental practice, he continued to serve as an examiner for dental and dental hygiene licensure for the North East Regional Board which encompassed 17 states. He was a 1946 graduate of Easton High School, attended Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, and was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry. Bud was a dental officer in the Navy during the Korean War. The Reuben E. V. Miller, Jr. Dental Clinic at The Children’s Home of Easton was dedicated in his honor in 2005.
Memberships: He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Easton; past president of the Easton Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow; director of the Easton Hospital Dental Clinic; team dentist for the Easton Area High School varsity football team; member of the Varsity “E” Club; board member of the Weller Center for Health Education; member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Easton; past president of the Easton Dental Society and the Lehigh Valley Dental Society.
Survivors: In addition to his wife, Chris, he is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Miller Lacey of Medford, NJ and Julianne Breiner and her husband, Ed of West Chester, PA; four sons, Drew Miller and his wife, Donna of Baltimore, MD; Thom Miller and his husband, Scott Edmiston of Waltham, MA; Ken Lange of Ambler, PA; and John Lange and his wife, Lin of Ambler, PA; a sister, Ann Louise Jaggard of Houston, TX; and twelve grandchildren. His sister, Joyce Gilbert died earlier.
Services: A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 28th at 11:30 am in St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton. Visitation will be Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and Saturday from 10:30 am until service time in the church.
Memorial Contributions: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton, PA 18042 or Easton Rotary Service Foundation, c/o Mike Dowd, 25 Chestnut Ridge Circle, Easton, PA 18042 or The Children’s Home of Easton, 2000 S. 25th St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Lisa Beck
June 25, 2014 at 8:40 pm
Chris and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My Dad always shared great stories of Bud. Prayers for all.
God’s blessings,
Lisa beck
Kelly Piperata McMackin
June 25, 2014 at 8:46 pm
Dear Chris and Family,
I was very saddened to hear that Dr. Miller has passed away. He was a great man whom I had the pleasure of working with. He always had a joke or funny story to share. I feel fortunate to have known Dr. Miller. My deepest sympathy to you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Kelly McMackin
Tiffany Miller Welch
June 25, 2014 at 10:21 pm
We miss you Uncle Bud! I have amazing, fond, funny memories of you and am so grateful for your involvement in my life! I’m incredibly blessed that I could introduce you to my daughters; Sarah Corinne, and Matigan Miller to you. My love and thoughts and prayers go out to my family. May Uncle Bud’s jokes always ring clear. 🙂
Sandra Fluck
June 26, 2014 at 3:23 pm
Nan. We am so sorry for the loss of your devoted partner. Bud sure was a great and funny guy. He will be missed by many, but especially by you. I am sorry we can’t be there for the services, but please know that we am sending much love and major big hugs. Most lovingly. Sandy and Bev
PAT and STEPHANIE ENEA
June 26, 2014 at 4:04 pm
Chris:
Sorry for your loss. Bud was a great colleague devoted to his profession. The dental profession will miss dedication as will we fellow dentists miss him. We hope your many fond memories will see you through this.
PAT,STEFF ENEA
Janet Murphy
June 27, 2014 at 12:53 pm
Dear Chris and family:
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Miller. In my 44 years, I have never met such a great man and an awesome boss. I enjoyed working for him and considered you and Dr. Miller like my surrogate grandparents. You both had such a profound influence on my life and I will be forever grateful for that experience. We were a “family” in the office and had lots of good memories. Dr. Miller’s sense of humor always made me smile and it never mattered how many times I heard that joke, it was still funny. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the coming days and Heaven has welcomed another guardian angel to watch over us.
Love,
Janet Murphy
Dr. Robert Sherman, Honolulu, HI
June 27, 2014 at 5:37 pm
I was saddened to learn of the news about Dr. Miller. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with him quite closely through the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners (NERB). I always enjoyed the times we spent at the University of Connecticut dental examinations since we met 5 years ago and most recently this February. He always had a joke, kept everyone at ease and will be sorely missed by his NERB colleagues. I am certain that he will also keep everyone in heaven laughing! My sincere condolences and prayers go out to his family.
With much sadness and respect,
Dr. Robert (Bob) Sherman
Honolulu, Hawaii
Terri Brisbin, RDH
June 27, 2014 at 5:46 pm
Dear Chris and family –
I am so terribly saddened to learn of Reuben’s passing. I had the chance to get to know him and to work with him many times on NERB assignments and he was always such a wonderful person.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grief and loss…
Terri
Eileen Otto Gloss
June 28, 2014 at 1:14 pm
Dear Kim and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. I will never forget when trick or treating at his home on College Hill he would hand out toothbrushes !!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Take care,
Eileen Otto Gloss (your cuz)
Donna Trauger
June 29, 2014 at 8:50 am
Dear Kim, Jules, Drew & Thom,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I miss seeing you guys. Love you all. <3
Jean Azer Mascetti
June 30, 2014 at 9:41 pm
Dear Chris and family,
I have so many wonderful memories of my cousin Bud. Many visits during the summer when I was growing up and then wonderful visits to Chicago. These are memories that I will always carry in my heart.
My love is with all of you.
Much love,
Jean Azer Mascetti