Edward H. Miller

February 13, 1930 - January 11, 2021

Ed Miller, 90, of Phoenix, MD passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 11. For a half century, Mr. Miller was a beloved teacher and coach at The John Carroll School in Bel Air, in addition to his career as a Land Specialist for Gaylord Brooks Realty Company. As a Russian language teacher and leader of pioneering student exchanges between the United States and the former Soviet Union, Mr. Miller opened the eyes of his students to the world beyond our walls. Although he coached several sports through the years, he is perhaps best known for founding the lacrosse program at Loyola Blakefield before coming to John Carroll, where he made an indelible mark on the Patriot program. Later in his career, he spent countless hours in John Carroll’s dormitory for international students, providing them with a grandfatherly figure and sense of family while they were far from their own homes. It was not uncommon for alumni to receive handwritten letters from Mr. Miller, asking about their lives and families, or for former lacrosse players to receive personal calls inviting them to that year's Old Timer's Lacrosse Game. Most recently, in his position as Archivist and Special Assistant to President DiBiagio, he ensured that current and future Patriots would be able to learn about the history and traditions that set John Carroll apart. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Billie, their four children, Gretchen, Amy, Hank (Anne) and Heidi Heubeck (Brian), his brother, Bob, and his sister, Doris Jean. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Ali, Abby and Henry Miller, and Meredith Heubeck. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Marie, brother, Hank, and sister, Mary Helen Lane. The family will plan a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Edward Miller Family and Memorial GoFundMe site (https://gofund.me/5ba91dee) or The John Carroll School (703 E. Churchville Road Bel Air, MD 21014).