Thomas ‘Tom’ R. Miller, 64 Thomas "Tom" R. Miller of Garfield Avenue in Port Washington passed  away while surrounded by family at Horizon Hospice in Mequon early  Sunday morning, Feb. 5, 2012. He was 64 years old. Tom was born in Milwaukee on Nov. 15, 1947, the son of  F. Robert and  Angeline Mueller Miller. After graduating from St. John’s Cathedral  High School with the class of 1966, he attended the University of  Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  Tom graduated with his bachelor’s degree and  later attained his master’s degree from UWM. On Jan. 15, 1972, Tom was united in marriage with Diane Barbaras at  St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Milwaukee. The couple moved to  Grafton and later to Port Washington in 1977. Tom became the band  director at Webster Transitional School in Cedarburg in the fall of  1972.  He retired after 31 years of introducing children to the  wonderful world of music.  Tom was a member of St. Boniface Episcopal  Church in Mequon, where he was an active member of the church choir. Tom played trombone in the Lakeshore Symphonic Band, as well as  playing in and directing the Port Washington City Band. He was the  founder and director of the Tri-County New Horizons Band, as well as  having been a Wisconsin State Solo and Ensemble judge.  In recent  years, Tom had become an excellent baker and challenged himself to  make different cuisine in the kitchen. He was also a longtime member of the morning swim group at the  District Aquatic Center in Port Washington. Tom was a lifelong  handyman who enjoyed fixing things for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Diane of Port Washington; their two  children, Colleen (Tony) Groh of Mayville and Eric (Marie) Miller of  Green Bay; and two grandchildren, Ethan Groh and Nora Miller. He is  further survived by two sisters, Juanita Malloy and Shirley Miller,  both of Milwaukee; a brother, Jim (Nancy) Miller of Hartford  (formerly of Milwaukee); sister-in-law, Nancy Barbaras also of  Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, other relatives, former students and  friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at  St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 3906 W. Mequon Road, Mequon.  Father  Kenny Miller will preside. Tom will be inurned in the St. Boniface  Columbaria following the service. The family will receive visitors at  the church Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers. Eernisse Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Port Washington is  assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences can be  left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.