Bryan W. Miller ’80

Bryan died Sept. 15, 2024, at home in Kansas City.

A natural athlete, he grew up in Kansas City. He graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School, where he played baseball, football, and hockey, but his true talent and passion was golf. At Princeton, Bryan was an economics major and devoted member of Cottage Club. He also starred on the Princeton golf team, lettering all four years, twice earning All-Ivy honors, and serving as two-time captain of Ivy League champion teams.

Following Princeton, Bryan spent 15 years at the Chicago Board of Trade. Always active and always giving, in his spare time he sailed, played polo, and mentored kids in some of Chicago’s worst neighborhoods.

He then returned to Kansas City and in his later years struggled valiantly and openly with mental health issues, but he was always there for his friends and family and devoted himself to caring for his Irish setters and his parents (Martha and Wayne ’56). He is survived by his sister Pamela and nephew Drake.

Bryan loved and left his mark on Princeton, Cottage Club and his fellow “Cheesers,” his A Blair suitemates, “Nubs” teammates, and many more. Rest in peace, Brog.