Dane Alan Miller, Ph.D, 69, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 10, 2015, while at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born Feb. 7, 1946, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to Ruth and Ersie Miller. On Feb. 26, 1966, he married Mary Louise Schilke, who survives. He was a founder of Biomet Inc. and served as its president and chief executive officer from its inception until March 2006, when he retired. He continued to be on the board of directors of Biomet as a result of the acquisition of the company by a private equity consortium, including Miller in 2007. Dr. Miller received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical materials science engineering from General Motors Institute in 1969. He then received his master’s degree and Ph.D. in material science-biomedical engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1971 and 1974, respectively. A Warsaw and Winona Lake community resident for almost 40 years, he was honored by many institutions and organizations due to his business acumen and his philanthropy. A partial listing includes: Outstanding Small Business Person in the State of Indiana, 1984; Business Week’s Top Performing CEO in delivering results to shareholders; Arthur Young and Inc. Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year, 1989; honory doctorate of engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Engineering; Warsaw Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year, 2000; Chief Executive Magazine, most efficient shareholder wealth create in Corporate American, 2002; and the Phoenix Lifetime Achievement Award, healthcare industry, 2009. His professional activities and community involvements included: the Dean’s Council, College of Engineering, University of Cincinnati; American Society for Testing and Materials; International Society of Biomaterials; Orthopedic Research Society; board of directors, 1st Source Bank of South Bend; board of trustees, Kettering University, Flint, Mich.; board of directors, University of Chicago Hospital; co-chairman, Finance and Development Committee, Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering; fellow, National Academy of Engineering; board of directors, Orthopedic Device Forum; board member, Biotronic NeuroNetwork; board of directors, Indiana Development and Economic Committee; and board of directors, University of Cincinnati. Dr. and Mrs. Miller established the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation in order to provide financial assistance to various charitable organizations, in addition to educational scholarships. Also surviving are two daughters: Kimberly (and spouse Ron) VanSessen and Stephany (and spouse Ed) Mullen, both of Valparaiso; four grandchildren: Dane Edward and Catie Mullen and Mark and Sarah VanSessen, all of Valparaiso; two brothers, Grant Miller, California, and Neal Miller, Colorado; and one sister, Julia Kussmaul, Oregon. A public memorial service will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. If you are unable to personally attend the service, a video feed is available by visiting grace.edu and selecting “A Friend Remembered” and opening the “events feed” on that page. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home, Warsaw, is entrusted with the arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to Innovative Cancer Therapy Fund, Dr. Yogen Saunthararajah, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave., R40, Cleveland, OH 44195; St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or Women’s Care Center Foundation, 360 N. Notre Dame Ave., South Bend, IN 46617. Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com