Background
Miller, Bill was born on August 25, 1923 in Carlinville, Illinois, United States. Son of Alvin William and Laura Amelia (Heitmeyer) Pistorius.
Miller, Bill was born on August 25, 1923 in Carlinville, Illinois, United States. Son of Alvin William and Laura Amelia (Heitmeyer) Pistorius.
Bachelor in Radio and Journalism, University of Illinois, 1949.
Reporter/news director, WTAX Radio, Springfield, Illinois, 1949-1967; manager/reporter, Capitol Information Bureau, Springfield, 1967-1974; professor & director Public Affairs Reporting Graduate Journalism Program, Sangamon State University, Springfield, 1974-1993; professor emeritus, Sangamon State University, Springfield, since 1993.
Vice president Mental Health Centers Center Illinois, Springfield, 1983-1984. Member Senior Citizen Advisory Commission, Springfield, since 1989. Member communications com.Cath.
Diocese, Springfield, since 1989. Member Saratov State University President's Advisory Committee, since 1988. Member Speakers Task Force on Freedom of Information Committee, since 1988.
President Illinois Freedom of Information Council, 1980-1989. Member Illinois News Broadcasters Association, Society Professional Journalists, Young Men's Christian Association.
Married Stella Margaret Stapleton, October 21, 1950. Children: Nancy Sue Buecker, Cynthia Lou Wieties, Mary Kathleen Zerfas, William Patrick Pistorius.