Background
Miller, Richard Austin was born on February 1, 1923 in Albany, Oregon, United States. Son of Algra Pete and Lela Marceil (Buckler) Miller.
Miller, Richard Austin was born on February 1, 1923 in Albany, Oregon, United States. Son of Algra Pete and Lela Marceil (Buckler) Miller.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Oregon State University, 1948. Master of Education, Oregon State University, 1959. Graduate various military schools.
Teacher-coach Grants Pass (Oregon) High School, 1948-1949, St. Helen's (Oregon) High School, 1949-1953, Hillsboro (Oregon) High School, 1953-1954. Successively teacher-coach, director athletics, vice principal, principal David Douglas High School, Portland, Oregon, 1954-1973. Adjunct general Military Department State of Oregon, since 1973.
Board directors Willamette chapter American Red Cross, United Way, The Inn, Home for Boys, Marion-Polk Counties, Urban League of Portland. Trustee Oregon State University Foundation. Member Governor's advisory committee Information Systems.
Regional vice president Army War College Foundation Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Joined Oregon National Guard, 1947. Advanced through grades to major general 1974.
Executive officer, then deputy Commander 41st Brigade 1970-1972. Member Multnomah County Schoolmasters (president 1959-1960), Oregon High School Coaches Association (president 1961-1962), Multnomah County Administrators Association (president 1967-1968), National Guard Association United States (treasurer 1972-1976, president 1976-1978), National Guard Association Oregon (director 1963-1964), Oregon Secondary School Principals Association (executive board 1971-1973), Association Secondary and High Schools (permanent chairman program committee 1971-1972), Inter-League Council High Schools in Portland Metropolitan Area (president 1969-1973), Oregon School Activities Association (member delegate assembly 1970-1973), Oregon State University Dad's Club (treasurer 1968-1969), David Douglas Education Association, Air Force Association, Association United States Army (advisory director), Phi Delta Theta. Clubs: Kiwanis (president Greater Southeast club 1968-1969), Elks.
Married Mary Ann Woods, August 22, 1976. Children by previous marriage: David, Anne Marie, Cathy Miller Hosmer, Janie.