Julia “Judy” Kugelman Miller, a resident of Princeton, New Jersey since 1963, passed away in her home on Friday, July 15 at the age of 91. Born on May 20, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, Judy was the daughter of the late John Emerson Kugelman and Helen Voit.
Judy was raised in Chicago, Illinois and went on to graduate from the University of Chicago. She was predeceased by her husband, William Miller, whom she married on May 20, 1950.
Judy was a longtime employee of Princeton University. She worked for many years at the Woodrow Wilson School and concluded her career at the Princeton University Art Museum. At 91 years of age, Judy was an avid reader and was always intellectually engaged. Over the years she enjoyed continuing her education, as well as playing the recorder, playing bridge, sewing and quilting. Most recently, she was a member of a local Princeton writers’ group and was taking painting classes.
Judy is survived by her two sons, Steven Roderick Miller and Daniel Emerson Miller, their wives, Susie Levin-Miller, and Karen Lust, and three grandchildren, William Miller, Owen Miller, and James Miller.
Judy will be remembered with great fondness for her kind heart, her sharp wit, her wisdom, and intelligence.
A memorial service will be held at the Princeton University Chapel on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 1:00 pm.
