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MEMORIALS
Memorials honor the lives of deceased members of the local Bar. For more information, contact Lisa Quintanilla at (513) 699-1391 or lquintanilla@cincybar.org.
Raymond D. Neusch
1947 – 2025
Ray Neusch, our former partner,
passed away on January 10, 2025. Ray
retired from Frost Brown Todd (FBT)
in 2017. He left an indelible mark for
those of us who had the good fortune to
practice law with him. He was a superb
litigator, wonderful mentor, and trea-
sure trove of knowledge on a vast array
of labor and employment laws.
After graduating from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Ray
became a field examiner with the National Labor Relations Board
(NLRB). While at the NLRB, Ray attended the Salmon P. Chase
College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. Upon gradua-
tion, he advanced to an NLRB trial attorney position. In 1987, Ray
joined FBT’s labor and employment group.
Ray possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of some of the more
nuanced areas of labor and employment law. For example, during
his 30-year FBT career, Ray became a “go to” attorney for complex
NLRB, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and WARN issues. A consum-
mate professional, Ray patiently and skillfully guided his clients
through challenging times, never losing his cool. He always made
sure his clients were heard while he focused on obtaining the best
possible outcomes for them. At FBT, Ray’s door was always open
for any attorney, junior or senior, who sought his advice, be it
about the law, the firm, or life in general. He peppered his sage
advice with a welcome touch of wit and snark. Most workdays
at noon, you would find Ray at the Red Fox with his close FBT
colleagues, Bob Dimling and Jim Lawrence. Ray would order his
2-3-4 burger while instructing them to tell his wife Patty, if asked,
that he had a salad.
Ray and his college sweetheart, Patty, were married for 54
years. Ray’s eyes would brighten and his smile broaden when he
spoke about Patty and their daughter, Jennifer. He loved music,
traveling, reading, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers, and dark
chocolate – not necessarily in that order.
Ray treated everyone he met at FBT (partner, associate, secre-
tary, administration, clerical) with the same dignity and respect.
An admirable yet elusive trait for many. FBT is a better law firm
because Ray walked our halls. We mourn his passing and applaud
a life well-lived. If there is one phrase that best describes Ray’s
legal career, it would be “Counselor and a Gentleman.” He is
deeply missed.
Gail Franklin Miller
1938 – 2025
A graduate of Columbia Univer-
sity and the University of Michigan Law
School, Frank Miller was a part of Dins-
more & Shohl for 44 years. He practiced
in most areas of real estate law including
sales, purchases, leasing, zoning, develop-
ment, and litigation involving residential
and commercial property. Frank’s prac-
tice was national in scope, but he was also renowned for his title
searching acumen in Hamilton County. He made a significant
contribution to Dinsmore & Shohl until his retirement in 2009.
A true renaissance man, Frank had a wide range of interests.
He played the trombone, sang in choral groups, subscribed to the
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for over 55 years, and supported
Cincinnati Public Radio. He flew private airplanes, collected
Hungarian stamps, and served as chair of the cadet program
of the Civil Air Patrol. He owned classic automobiles, founded
The Council of Ohio Antique Automobile Clubs, and wrote and
lobbied for passage of Ohio legislation creating the Collector’s
Vehicle License Plate.
Frank’s most distinctive contribution was his years of service
to all things Clifton, supported at every turn by Carolyn, his dear
spouse of over 60 years. For some 25 years he filled a whole host
of roles for the Clifton Town Meeting; including trustee, presi-
dent, vice-president, housing and zoning chair, Memorial Day
parade chair, planning task force member, historic preservation
committee member, and many others. Importantly, Frank was
an integral part of saving the Esquire Theatre. A generous gift
from Carolyn and Frank funded the Miller Garden on the open
pavilion at the very top of the new home of the Clifton Cultural
Arts Center. Frank’s life is an object lesson in what it means to be
an engaged Cincinnatian.
Frank is survived by Carolyn and their two sons, Geoffrey
Miller and Bryan Miller, five grandchildren and five great-grand-
children. They, along with his colleagues and Cliftonites, will miss
Frank greatly.
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