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Francis P. Miller, 92

September 20, 2014

Francis P. Miller, 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on September 20, 2014 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, the son of the late Peter and Josephine (Gaupmann) Miller. He was married for 54 years to Bertie E. Miller, whom he wed on April 9, 1960.

Frank graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1939 as a member of the National Honor Society. He attended Franklin & Marshall College for two years. Frank retired in 1981 from RCA after 33 years of service.

A veteran of WWII, he served in the United States Air Force as a Radio Operator/Gunner on a B17, stationed in England. On his 10th mission over Germany, he and his crew of 10 were shot down on January 30, 1944, and spent the next 15 months as Prisoners of War. Among medals he received were the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.

Organizations that Frank belonged to include: Lodge #43, F & A.M. of Lancaster, PA, Tall Cedars of Lebanon #27, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post #34, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Ex-Prisoner of War – Conestoga Chapter, 379th Bomb Group WWII Assoc., Inc. and Silver Threads. He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church. Frank was an avid golfer and Bridge player.

In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by his daughter, Deborah, wife of James Myers, of Mooresville, NC, and their sons, Justin and Nathan, husband of Theresa, of Raleigh, NC; his son, David, husband of Cynthia and Daughter, Chelsea of Wilmington, DE; his step-son, Dennis Rutherford, of Lancaster, PA, and his daughters, Stephanie and Stacy and son, Eric, husband of Anna; four great grandchildren; Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Frank was the last of his immediate family.

A viewing will take place from 6-7 PM on Monday, September 22, 2014 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with a Funeral Service to follow at 7 PM. On Tuesday, September 23, 2014, we will be departing the funeral home at 9:15 AM for a 10 AM Burial at Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Franks’ memory to St. Peters Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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September 22, 2014

Bertie;  Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Although we know this time of life will come we don’t ever seem ready for it when it arrives.  God Bless you and give you the strength to hold up during this difficult time.  All our Love Bert & Roy Schroll

September 21, 2014

Frank was a man of great wit and humor. He was fun to be with and usually put a smile on the people around him. 
I am very thankful of the way Frank served our country. May we never forget that it is people like him that allow us to live in a free country today. 
May God bless the Miller family and may His love comfort the many people who cherished their relationship with Frank. 
With Sympathy,
Larry & Janice Diana

Visitation
Monday, September 22, 2014
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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