Obituary of Jeanette A. Miller

Jeanette A, Miller Age 92, Of Unity, passed away early in the morning on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Unity. The Rev. Al Houts will officiate. Burial will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Unity. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church in Unity from 9AM until time of services. Her pallbearers include Michael, Mark, Brian and Thomas Jeske, Abraham Ehlert, Lucas and Chris Maurina, and Steve Giles. Jeanette was born February 4, 1921 in rural Spencer, daughter of the late Adolph and Clara (Lindekugel) Luther. She graduated from Spencer High School in 1938. After high school, she worked as a waitress at The Blue Royal Night Club in Marshfield. On October 11, 1944 she married Raymond “Red” Miller at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal. Sadly, Red passed away October 2, 2011 Together they raised their children and operated a dairy farm in Unity. Jeanette was also employed at Woolworth Department Store in Marshfield until they closed their doors. Her hobbies included square dancing, watching golf tournaments on TV and fishing or perhaps just boating. Jeanette loved her travels to her daughter Debbie’s home and looked forward to the exciting sightseeing trips they experienced together. Her family also mentioned that Mom was quite the baker of delicious goods. Jeanette’s deep and unshakeable strong faith was at the center of her life. She was member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Unity and a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal. Survivors include her children: Ronald (Mary) Miller of Unity, Kaye (Larry) Jeske of Colby, Dawn (Bill) Ehlert of Thorp and Dr. Debra (Matt) Gray of Knoxville, TN; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren along with nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond “Red”; three sisters: Verna Quandt, Florence Staples and Adeline Gropp. Memorials in Jeanette’s name are being accepted to Trinity Lutheran Church in Unity. Arrangements are entrusted to Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. Visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share thoughts and condolences.