John "Jack" Joseph Miller

John “Jack” Joseph Miller, 79, of Fort Collins, Colo. passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. Jack was born in Randolph, Neb. on Dec. 6, 1933, to Steven and Genevieve (Abts) Miller. He graduated from Norfolk High School in Norfolk, Neb. in 1951 and served in the U.S. Navy as a Radarman for nearly four years. Jack started his career in radio broadcast as a salesman for WJAG Radio in Norfolk in 1956 and was promoted as general manager for KCSR Radio in Chadron, Neb. in 1959. From there, Jack was vice president and general manager of KCOL AM/FM Radio in Fort Collins. Once KCOL was sold, Jack became a business development manager for KUAD-FM in Windsor, Colo. and continued to work in the radio broadcast industry until he retired in August 2003. His activities, honors and accomplishments were many, including being a past commander of the American Legion in Norfolk; past president of the Rotary Club in Chadron; served on the Board of Directors for the Community Hospital in Chadron; and was president of the Board of Education for Assumption Academy. Church was always an important part of Jack's life, keeping active at St. Patrick's Church in Chadron and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Collins. He served on St. Joseph's Parish Council and was an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for many years. Jack was a member of the Knights of Columbus; served on the Board and was past president of the Fort Collins United Way; was active in and assumed leadership positions with the Fort Collins Rotary Club; was past president of the Colorado Broadcasters Association; participated in Larimer County Extension Services and the Northern Colorado Better Business Bureau; was part of B.P.O. Elks #804; was past president and served on the Board for the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce; and was a well-known member of the Chamber's Red Carpet Committee for many years. Jack loved woodworking and enjoyed spending time outside in his yard. He was an avid fisherman and received a Master Angler Award. In 1955, Jack married Constance Palecek in Norfolk and they were blessed with eight children. Survivors include his wife, Constance; his twin brother and sister Jim Miller and Jeanie (Miller) Sellars of Norfolk, Neb.; his brother Michael Miller of Cushing, Okla.; his sister-in-law Liz (Abler) Miller of Norfolk, Neb.; his eight children and their spouses, Steve (Vicki) Miller, Colo., Julie (Paul) Anderson, Wis., Michelene Miller, Colo., Mark (Kristin) Miller, Colo., Jacque Miller, Colo., Kelley (Steve) Spight, Colo., Susan Miller, Colo. and Alison (Max) Rodriguez, Colo.; his fifteen grandchildren and his five great grandchildren. Welcoming him to Heaven are his parents, Steven and Genevieve Miller and his nephew Dick Miller. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church concluding with full military honors and luncheon/reception at Meredith Hall immediately following. Interment will be held later at Roselawn Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.goesfuneralcare.com. Any donations in Jack's honor would be preferred in lieu of flowers to St. Joseph's School in care of Goes Funeral Care.

John "Jack" Joseph Miller

December 6, 1933 - April 14, 2013