William John "Bill" Miller

William John "Bill" Miller, 86, passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017. Born May 14, 1930 in LaSalle, Colo. to William Daniel and Josephine "Jo" Regina (Bolig) Miller. Bill was only six years old when his father passed away. He later gained a new dad when his mom married James Ambrose "Bruce" Conlin.

Bill attended LaSalle Schools, Big Bend School, and graduated from College High in Greeley in 1948. Bill played basketball in high school.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, entering service on December 26, 1950. He served as a Gunners Mate onboard the USS Rochester (CA124), receiving the Korean President...