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Louis W. Milley, 48, a graphic arts teacher for the Niles Community Schools, died April 26, 1992 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.
“Lou was a real institution with the Niles Schools”, said Superintendent John Huffman. “He was a warm and caring person that everyone liked and respected”.
Mr. Milley was also remembered for his work running the sound system at the high school and as a ticket taker for high school games.
Mr. Milley was born Aug. 17, 1943 in Dearborn, Michigan and has lived in Niles for 20 years.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patsy and Irene Milley; a daughter, Julie Milley of Niles; a brother, Patric Milley of Kalamazoo.
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Michael Sirovica
Lou came to NHS in 1971, just like us. He was laid back for the times. It didn't take long to drop the "Mr. Milley" and go with "Lou". He called everybody "doctor" or "What's up doc?" There were students who tried to take advantage of his easy going style, but he kept them on a short leash.Sophmore year you took Graphic Arts. Jr. & Sr. year you had a 2 hr. block "Vo Graph". He always encourage the students for next year to take Vo Graph.
If you wanted to learn, he would teach you everything he knew about printing. He never talked about himself, he talked about his students, where they were working, and proud of their success.
I remember at night we would run jobs on the presses and he would buy pizza from Milano's. I don't think they do that today! We did all the printing for the school, hall passes, tickets, etc.
He was not only a teacher, but a true friend.