Captain Martin A. Miller, U.S.M.C. (Retired), 88, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012.  He was born July 13, 1923 in Valparaiso to Paul H. & Cecile L. (Beu) Miller, graduated from Valparaiso High School and entered the Marine Corps in July of 1941.  Marty rose to the rank of Captain during his 20 year career in the Corps and saw significant combat at Guadalcanal during WWII and again at Chosin Reservoir in Korea where he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.  He then entered Valparaiso University and received a B.A. in History in 1964 which he used to begin a teaching career from 1967 – 87 at Valparaiso High School, earning his M.A. along the way.  Marty remained active in local politics over the years in various capacities which included the Valparaiso Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission.  He was a member Heritage Lutheran Church and always led the way with any activity he undertook.
On September 11, 1949 he married Barbara Brudi who survives along with their sons: Dr. William Miller of Athens, GA, Dr. David (Lauren) Miller of Fayetteville, AR, Dr. Phillip (Ellen) Miller of Minneapolis, MN, sisters: Marilyn Lembke & Helen “Dutch” (Robert) Zimmerman of Valparaiso, sister-in-law, Mary Lohr of Wisconsin, and grandchildren: Maggie, Allison, Christopher, Matthew, Alex, Jason & Sydney.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Harold, Fred & Robert and sister, Dorothy McCormack.
Following cremation a memorial gathering will be held Saturday at Heritage Lutheran Church, 308 N. Washington St., Valparaiso, from noon - 2 pm with memorial service beginning at 2:00 pm, Rev. Joseph Ostafinski officiating.  Memorials may be made to the church.