Frank W. Miller, S.J.D., the James Carr Professor Emeritus of Criminal Jurisprudence, died Saturday, March 11, 2006, after a long illness. He was 84.
Miller was a member of the School of Law faculty for more than 40 years. He taught criminal law, criminal procedure and juvenile law. A popular teacher, he received a 1965 Founders Day faculty award and the Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award in 1991, the year he retired.
“Frank’s legacy to the School of Law is a culture of outstanding teaching that still holds true today,” said Daniel L. Keating, J.D., associate dean for academic affairs and the Tyrrell Williams Professor of Law.
“Frank set the standard for the faculty with his commitment to teaching and, more importantly, to the students he taught. So many of our graduates point to Frank’s influence as a key factor in their professional success.”
In addition to his long teaching career, Miller served in the Army during World War II.
The burial was March 15 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
The law school will host a memorial service at 4 p.m. April 20 in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom in Anheuser-Busch Hall. A reception will follow.
Miller is survived by his wife, Lucille; two daughters, Deborah L. Miller of St. Paul, Minn., and Patricia E. Miller of Austin, Texas; and a brother, Donald J. Miller of Southhaven, Miss.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be sent to the Missouri Botanical Garden, Development Office, P.O. Box 299, St. Louis, MO 63166-0299; to the Washington University School of Law; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.