Age 64, passed away Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022. Michael was born in Denver, CO, on September 29, 1957, the son of Melvin and Anita (Traynor) Miller. On September 11, 2015, he married Michael Venable who survives him. As a gifted musician, he earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Eastman School of Music He had been Professor of Music for several years at Western Michigan University, where as an oboist, he taught and performed. He was a full-time member of the Battle Creek Symphony and frequently was a supplemental member of the Grand Rapids Symphony. Besides his husband, Michael he is survived by a sister, three brothers, several nieces and nephews, countless friends and students.