Philip R. Miller August 31, 1944 - August 30, 2009 Philip Ray Miller, 64, of Columbus, died at his home August 30, 2009, surrounded by friends and family. Philip was born August 31, 1944, to parents Ray Miller and Lydia Scheidt Miller. He was the third generation of his family born in Columbus. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1962 and completed his Masters Degree in Fine Arts at Ball State University in 1968. Philip returned to Columbus and began his 43-year teaching career at Central Elementary in 1968. He was the first art educator at Columbus East High School in 1971 and created the school emblem, the Olympian Torch, to inspire students toward excellence. He was also the first art educator at IUPUI Columbus where he taught art appreciation, crafts and design, painting and art education for elementary teachers. In 1970, Philip married Irida Ozols Miller, and they have one son, Alec. Philip is survived by his loving wife, his son, and a brother, Mark (Gail) Miller. He was a master of puns, and he promoted museums and World War II history. He cherished the restoration of his historical downtown home. Above all, Philip loved his family, his students and his community and will be missed as a devoted husband, father, brother, teacher and friend. Funeral Information MEMORIAL SERVICE: A memorial service to celebrate Philips life will be conducted at 1 p.m. September 19th at St. Peters Lutheran Church. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship in his name, the Philip R. Miller Visual Arts Scholarship, in care of Heritage Fund: The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, 538 Franklin St., Columbus, IN 47201, or to another charity of your choice. DirectionsService:  St. Peter's Lutheran Church

Philip R. Miller August 31, 1944 - August 30, 2009 Philip Ray Miller, 64, of Columbus, died at his home August 30, 2009, surrounded by friends and family. Philip was born August 31, 1944, to parents Ray Miller and Lydia Scheidt Miller. He was the third generation of his family born in Columbus. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1962 and completed his Masters Degree in Fine Arts at Ball State University in 1968. Philip returned to Columbus and began his 43-year teaching career at Central Elementary in 1968. He was the first art educator at Columbus East High School in 1971 and created the school emblem, the Olympian Torch, to inspire students toward excellence. He was also the first art educator at IUPUI Columbus where he taught art appreciation, crafts and design, painting and art education for elementary teachers. In 1970, Philip married Irida Ozols Miller, and they have one son, Alec. Philip is survived by his loving wife, his son, and a brother, Mark (Gail) Miller. He was a master of puns, and he promoted museums and World War II history. He cherished the restoration of his historical downtown home. Above all, Philip loved his family, his students and his community and will be missed as a devoted husband, father, brother, teacher and friend. Funeral Information MEMORIAL SERVICE: A memorial service to celebrate Philips life will be conducted at 1 p.m. September 19th at St. Peters Lutheran Church. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship in his name, the Philip R. Miller Visual Arts Scholarship, in care of Heritage Fund: The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, 538 Franklin St., Columbus, IN 47201, or to another charity of your choice. DirectionsService:  St. Peter's Lutheran Church