Robert G. Miller ’57

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Bob died Feb. 11, 2014. He was a resident of Lafayette, Calif.

At Princeton he majored in politics and joined Prospect Club. He was active in intramural track, cricket, Whig-Clio, and the student center. His senior roommates were Jack Eliassen and John Willmorth.

Bob was a second lieutenant in the Army, after which he earned a law degree from Stanford. Early on he was assistant U.S. attorney in the District of Columbia. For much of his career he specialized in regulatory law for Bank of America in San Francisco. He continued to practice into his 70s with the law firm of James B. Clapp and as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Bob was an adjunct professor at Golden State University. A deeply religious man, he was active in the Synod Council of the Lutheran Church. He loved singing, playing the guitar, and composing songs. He followed the San Francisco Giants and public affairs closely.

Bob is survived by Mary, his wife of 48 years; daughter Margaret; son Jim; and three grandchildren. We will miss this fine man.

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