It is with great sadness we share the passing of Dale Miller, professor emeritus of religion. His daughter shared the following obituary.

Dale Miller—former-pastor, author, activist, educator, and friend–passed away on May 21, 2019, where he was living at Brookdale Senior Living. He was 96.

Dale had a BA and MA in Religion from Phillips University (1944, 1945); a BD in Theology from Vanderbilt (1949); and a PhD in Church History from University of Chicago (1955). He taught religion at Drake University from 1954 until 1993 before earning emeritus status.

Among his other accomplishments, he was the first pastor at the new Disciples church in Huntsville, Alabama; was active in the Civil Rights Movement, and published three books: A Special Kind of Mother (1974), An Adult Son: A Study of the Gospel of Mark (1974), and The Gospel of Mark as Midrash on Earlier Jewish and New Testament Literature (1990).

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Foxwood Springs Living Center, Bromwell Hall, 1500 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Betty, their 6 children, and many grandchildren. Dale was a professor, minister, and political activist. He lived a life of generous service and love.

Those who wish may donate in Dale’s memory to St. Andrews Church, Raymore Christian Church, or the Foxwood Springs Fellowship of John.