Clifton M. Miller ’43

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Clif died peacefully at home Nov. 1, 2016, in Delaplane, Va.

He prepared for Princeton at the Lawrenceville School, where he was on the football, soccer, and hockey teams. At Princeton, Clif majored in politics and graduated with honors. He was a member of the lacrosse and soccer teams and Cloister Inn. After graduation Clif entered the Army Air Corps and served as a flight engineer.

Clif’s business career was still ongoing at the time of our 50th reunion. In 1950 he became president of Mil-Air, which engaged in the distribution of aviation parts. Outside of his business interests, he was active in the equestrian field as a member of the Piedmont, Blue Ridge, and Middleburg hunts in Virginia. He was one of the founding members of the Middleburg Tennis Club.

Clif was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Miller. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carole; his daughters Betsy Barrett, Carolene Miller, Cynthia Holz, and Jennifer Clarke; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Paw in print

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The cover of PAW’s February 2025 issue, featuring a photo of Frank Stella leaning back with his hands behind his head.