Obit: Miller, Duane R. (1935 – 2014)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Miller, King, Severson, Zimmermann, Groshek, Vick, Friedl, Gentemann

Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 24 Jul 2014

Miller, Duane R. (20 FEB 1935 – 22 JUL 2014)

Duane R. "Joe" Miller, 79, Marshfield, died peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at House of the Dove, Marshfield.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Rembs Funeral Home where the family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 am until service time at Rembs Funeral Home.

Duane was born on February 20, 1935 in Neillsville, the son of Albert and Mildred (King) Miller and was a graduate of Neillsville High School. He also attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He was united in marriage to Dorothy M. Severson on October 8, 1955 in Neillsville.

Joe was employed at Felker Brothers, Manufacturing, Marshfield, for 35 years until his retirement. He then drove bus for Marshfield Bus.

He enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers and Cubs and spending time with friends and family, playing cards and also going to the casino.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy and their children, Deb Zimmermann, Diana Miller and James (Theresa) Miller, all of Marshfield. He is also survived by grandchildren, Heather Zimmermann, Chad Zimmermann, Amanda Zimmermann and Keisha Miller, step grandchildren, Jessica Groshek, Jackie (Jake) Vick, and Lee Friedl, III, and great grandchildren, Dylan, Parker, Mason, Vincent, and Nikalus. He is further survived by a brother, Albert (Nancy) Miller of Cincinnati, OH, and a sister, Deloris Gentemann of Marshfield.

He was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers and 4 sisters.

The family wishes to thank the staffs of Ministry St. Joseph's Hospice and House of the Dove for their kind and loving care.

Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com