Gene L. Miller

GENE L MILLER of Bloomfield, Age 84 Son of Michael C and Harriet L Miller (deceased) and brother to Arthur C Miller (deceased). Gene graduated high school in Romeo, MI and furthered his education at Michigan State University accomplishing a degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation, he immediately began working for Westinghouse Electric Corporation and remained there for over 38 years. While employed with Westinghouse, he was awarded four patents and received many other accolades for his work and dedication in marketing products for the Distribution Apparatus Division. At Westinghouse, he started by first traveling the United States with his partner and best friend, Harry Thacker. He later expanded his travels to the world, frequently visiting locations such as Brazil, Italy, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, South Africa, Egypt, India, and the UK where he and his family lived for five years. During his travels, Gene had the uncanny knack of relating to people across cultures and borders and formed long lasting friendships with those he touched due to his authentic nature and ability to make people laugh. Once retired from Westinghouse, he returned to East Lansing MI to be close to Michigan State University. As an avid fan, Gene attended every Michigan State sporting event possible and was said to “bleed green”, one of the colors of Michigan State. During the post-retirement residency in Michigan, he became self-employed working with nutritional and environmental products with National Safety Associate, Memphis, Tennessee. A fearless and determined go-getter, Gene in a relatively short time earned the top position of National Marketing Director. Gene was truly a born salesman who inspired those that he mentored and dedicated long hours to educating himself about nutrition and improving the lives and health of others. Gene was always the “life of the party”. Always telling endless jokes, singing at the side of a piano with a stunning voice, and demonstrating the genius of the “cork trick.” Little known, he was also a poet, architect, and artist in his younger years. He is survived by his two sons Michael C Miller of Bloomington, IN, Wayne D Miller (Kathy) of Indianapolis, IN; and one daughter Rebecca J Hallisy (Brendan) of East Lansing, MI. His pride and joy were his grandchildren Ryan D Miller, Graham M Miller, Colin M Miller, Stephanie M Miller, Michael G Hallisy and Daniel L Hallisy. Gene will be dearly missed by his wife Adelia (Hostettler) Miller. They were blessed to have celebrated 45 years of marriage and life together. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. There will be no public visitation. Graveside services and A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Gene L. Miller

February 2, 1929 - April 13, 2013