Harold and Donna Miller have built a life together in Wichita. Harold, a Wichita native, retired as a managing air traffic controller at Eisenhower Airport. Donna, originally from El Dorado, KS, enjoyed an impressive 34½-year career in banking, holding positions at various banks and she became the first Black person to hold a department position at Fourth National Bank. The couple married on June 25, 1966, and now proudly have 3 children, 3 granddaughters, and 6 great-grandsons.
Tell us about your first date. Harold: Donna asked me if I would accompany her to a Bank IV event.
How did you know he/she was the one? Harold: After work on Fridays I would stop by Nicole’s Barbecue and take dinner to Donna and her roommates, so they liked to see me on Fridays. She was as pretty as her personality and easy to talk to. A church member said to me, “she’s a winner – do not let her get away.” Donna: Harold was the only boy that my dad liked and actually sat down and talked to. My parents really liked him. Harold was such a nice guy and good looking, very mannerly and respectful. Plus, he made me laugh.
A few memorable parts of the wedding. Harold: About 30 minutes before the wedding we discovered that my brother’s groomsman coat was missing, which caused us to be 10 minutes late starting the wedding. Then as Donna was coming down the aisle, she started crying, not just a few tears, but really shedding tears. Donna: I was really happy Harold’s best man and groomsman were really smiling.
Who is the neat freak? Both of us are in anything we do.
What chores does your spouse hate to do? Donna: Washing dishes. Harold: Paying bills.
Who does the cooking? Harold cooks breakfast, Donna cooks dinner.
Where is your favorite weekend destination? New York City to see a Broadway show.
Who tends to be more romantic? Donna: Harold is because he loves me so much.
Who’s better at gifting? Donna loves sending cards and giving gifts.
What have you learned to appreciate about your spouse? Donna: He is truly an honest and caring person. Family comes first with him and he loves God. Harold: Donna will let you know how she feels, whether they are good, bad or indifferent. And she loves God.
What kind of movies do you like watching together? Documentaries, “Nature,” and “The Young and The Restless.”
What song is on each of your romantic playlist? “I’ll Always Love You” by Whitney Houston and “A House Is Not a Home” by Luther Vandross.
What is your favorite couple song? “When Something’s Wrong With My Baby, Something Is Wrong With Me.”
Words of wisdom from both of you for other couples. Always be truthful and honest. Always show love and respect for each other through the good and difficult times. Try not to go to bed angry.
My spouse and I met them through my niece’s best friend. She’s their daughter who we have come to love like a niece. They came to Thanksgiving dinner one year and they were as beautiful and wonderful as anyone you could ever meet. Big Brother and big Sis , warmth so impressed us to we automatically wanted to share in their lives. They have a standing invitation that it’s not can they come but please come, share and be with us!