Richard Miller

Richard Carl Miller, 76, of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, December 7 at St. Luke's Hospital, Quakertown, PA. He was the loving husband of Alda Elaine (Young) Miller for 55 years. Born on August 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Marcus Oliver and Elva May (Beahm) Miller of Springtown, PA. He graduated from Palisades High School in 1960 where he proudly played trumpet in both the jazz and marching bands. As a graduate of Penn State University, he began his career as a Structural Steel Detailer at Bethlehem Steel from 1962 until the mid-1980's. He later worked for Evans' Steel Detailing until 1992, when he co-founded H&M Detailers, Inc. (Telford, PA). He retired in 2007. He was a Past Master and member of Quakertown Masonic Lodge #512 F & AM for over 50 years and an active member of First United Church of Christ, Quakertown, PA. His favorite hobby was working in his vegetable garden - affectionately known as "Pop Pop's Hide-A-Way." In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Wendy Slifer (husband John), Audrey Fletcher (husband Jay) and Richard Miller, all residing in Quakertown, and by his seven adored grandchildren, Brett and Alayna Slifer, Liam, Carlie and Simon Fletcher, Erin and Sean Miller. Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 15 at First United Church of Christ, 151 South 4th Street, Quakertown, PA 18951. A viewing at 12:00pm will be followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00pm. All friends and family are welcome to gather for a luncheon at the church immediately following the service. Interment will be at Springtown Cemetery.