William Albert Miller

William Albert “Bill” Miller April 7, 1938 – November 13, 2025 Bill Miller, 87, of Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, to William and Edna Mae Miller, Bill lived a full life marked by hard work, kindness and devotion to family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lynn Jones, and by his first wife, Judy Miller, with whom he shared more than 30 years of marriage and raised their three children. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane Miller, with whom he shared more than two decades of adventures, laughter, and companionship. Bill earned a degree in Chemistry from the University of Louisville in 1961 and began his career in the paint industry before joining Amoco Chemical Company. His natural leadership and love of travel took him around the world, culminating in his role as President of Amoco Chemicals Europe and, later, Group Vice President of Amoco Corporation. After retiring in 2000, Bill traded boardrooms for fairways, fishing rods, and garden tools. He found joy in golf, travel, and tending to his plants. Bears and Cubs games were always a priority. Most of all, he loved time with his children and grandchildren, sharing in their lives and imparting his quiet wisdom. On December 21, 2003, Bill married Jane Kentnich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Together they built a beautiful life, splitting their time between Geneva, Illinois, and Bonita Springs, where they were surrounded by a cherished circle of friends. The Palmira community became an extended family through golf, poker, fishing, and long lunches filled with laughter. Bill is survived by his children, Karen Ryan, Janet DeLay, and Bill Miller Jr.; his grandchildren, Creighton Masters, Ian Masters, Tyler Padgett, Ryan Padgett, Allie Padgett, Will Miller, and Annie Miller; and one great-grandson, Micah Masters. Bill’s life was defined by unbelievable kindness and connection—a reminder that success is measured not just in what we build, but in how deeply we love and how warmly we are remembered. A small celebration of life will be held at Palmira Country Club, Bonita Springs in January. He will be interred in Naperville Cemetery. Gifts in his honor can be made to the Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Naples (naplesshelter.org/donate/)

William Albert Miller

April 7, 1938 - November 13, 2025