Marian Miller

Marian Miller passed away on December 24, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Rushford at the age of 94. She was born in Lanesboro on October 20, 1923, to Oscar and Selma (Rude) Iverson and was raised on the family farm. She attended the South Rushford School through the eighth grade and graduated from Rushford High School in 1941, where she was a four year honor roll student.

After graduating from High School, Marian moved to LaCrosse, where she worked at the Country Club Restaurant. After about a year, she returned to her hometown and worked at Eggen's Photo Shop and Niggle Cafe before being employed by (REA) Tri-County Electric Coop, as Cashier and Billing Clerk.

On October 29, 1949, she married Arthur Miller at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Rushford. The couple raised their four children there and were very active in the community. Marian deeply loved her family and worked tirelessly to maintain a lovely home for them to enjoy. She had many talents that often amazed her children and grand children, who all felt should could do anything! Among those talents were her cooking and baking, with her Thanksgiving dinner, potato salad, oatmeal crispy cookies, and meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy being family favorites. Somehow, she also found time to assist Art with the bookkeeping at their Miller Truck and Implement business.

In addition to being devoted to her family, Marian was also passionate about the game of golf. She was Club Champion at Ferndale Country Club for more years than anyone can remember, and won a number of invitational tournaments at Ferndale and surrounding clubs. Her mantra was, "Keep your left arm straight, keep your head down and follow through!" It served her well!

In 1969, Art and Marian began employment at the Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, where he was Administrator and she became Assistant Administrator. They made a great team and Art often commented on how much he appreciated Marian's many contributions. They retired in 1984 and spent winters in Arizona for 12 years, which they greatly enjoyed.

During their years together, they also enjoyed some travel adventures, with their most memorable one being a several week car trip from Rushford to Acapulco, Mexico with Art's brother, Vince, and his wife, Jeanne. They later had a wonderful time on two European vacations.

Marian was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She was President of the American Legion Auxiliary for 2 years and a member of its Past President's Auxiliary, as well as a member of Ferndale Country Club and its Auxiliary.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Oscar and Selma; husband, Arthur; and siblings, Ruth, Donald, Elaine and Robert. Survivors include two sons, Michael (Susan) of Scottsdale, AZ, and James of La Quinta, CA: two daughters, Mary Jo (John) Matschke of Stillwater, MN and Debra (Dennis) Duffy of North Oaks, MN; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and her sister, Doris.

There will be a Funeral Mass for Marian at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Rushford, with the Rev Pratap Reddy officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, at Hoff Funeral Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the Funeral Mass on Thursday at the Church.

Marian's family prefers memorials to the Good Shepherd Foundation in Rushford.