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Miller George Miller, age 85, born in San Antonio on June 19, 1919 passed away on February 28, 2005 from congestive heart failure. He was a devoted employee of Pearl Brewery for 45 years, never missing a day of work until a baseball game between Pearl Brewery and Lone Star Brewery. A fight broke out during the third inning and this stopped the game. Lone Star Brewery guys jumped on his back he was the pitcher. His cleats stuck to the ground when he was trying to throw them off his back and he broke his leg. Pearl Brewery was ahead in the softball game, too, according to George in an interview with a friend. He never missed a day of work after that. A former supervisor of the Bottling Dept. and Dock Foreman, the employees knew George was around because his voice spoke for itself. He loved fishing at the coast and spent numerous hours with his son, George William Skip catching the big ones. He loved to travel with his wife, Geraldine Gerry to Nashville, Las Vegas, and Colorado. He played in many Pearl golf tournaments, golf fundraisers for the San Antonio Express-News, and volunteered with the Professional Golf Association tournaments throughout the years. His humor was off the wall and priceless. He was patient, kind, sensitive, and understanding to his family and friends and will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Gerry Miller; 2 sons George William Skip Miller and wife, Judith Red of San Antonio and Michael K. Miller and wife, Paula of Georgetown. Also, 4 step-daughters Georgia Middleman of Nashville, Tenn.; Ginger Sledge of Santa Barbara, Calif.; Jennifer Middleman, Hermitage, Tenn.; Cheryl Middleman of Austin; 3 grandchildren Kandy Wittenberg and husband John of San Antonio, Grant Miller of Georgetown, Deanna Miller of Georgetown; and 2 great grandchildren Alexandra and Jack Wittenberg of San Antonio. The family would like to express sincere thanks to St. Lukes Hospital Telemetery Floor nurses; WellMed Ingram, Dr. Richard Whittaker, his staff and nurses for their care during Georges illness. Also, thanks to family members, Judith Red, Reds daughter, Brandi and granddaughter Chelsea Rose for their help during Georges last days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Services Graveside services will be held at San Jose Burial Park on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. with interment to follow.

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George Miller

June 19, 1919 - February 28, 2005