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Richard A. Miller

Richard A. Miller, 82, formerly of Macungie, died March 7, 2022, at the Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of Nancy J. (Semmel) Miller, with whom he shared over 56 years of marriage. Born and raised in the heart of Wescosville, he was the son of the late Austin and Florence (Kuhns) Miller.

After graduating in 1958, from at that time, the new Emmaus High School, he later completed his education at Muhlenberg College and Bethlehem Business School.

In 1962 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve until 1968, when he received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army with the rank of sergeant. He served with HHC, 6 BN, 68 Armor. He had three brothers all who served their country honorably.

After completing his education, he joined the Union Bank of Eastern PA in their management-training program with initial assignments in internal auditing and mortgage accounting.

In 1965 he started employment with the East Penn School District as assistant to the business manager and treasurer and in 1975 was promoted to business manager, lastly holding the title as Director of Business and Fiscal Affairs and Treasure, retiring in 1999.

He was active in Rotary for several years after retiring.

He and his wife belonged to St. John’s UCC, Emmaus, where he served as a deacon and elder into 2016. During that time, he served on Consistory for over 35 years as well as chaired many church committees.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Daniel R. and his wife, Debbie, of Macungie; Thomas S. and his wife, Doris, of Stroudsburg; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers William, Albert and Robert.

Memorials can be considered to the church building fund or memorial fund. Arrangements were made by the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville.