V. Douglas Miller

V. Douglas Miller, 71, of Rochester passed away at his home on January 3, 2016.

Doug was born on September 11, 1944 in Preston, Minnesota to Virgil D. Miller and Serena B. Asper.   He graduated from high school in 1963 from Kansas.  From 1964 -1966 he served in the United States Army.    He married Susan Carson and later divorced.  Doug was a Laborer for Local Union 405 & later in his career was an agent for Local 405. After retirement, Doug worked at Soliders Field Golf Course mowing the grounds.

Doug spent many hours at the lake and rides on the pontoon, bonfires simply enjoying life with his friends, he loved his sports teams, and spending time with his good buddies always good conversation had over the table in his garage.

Doug is survived  by nephews & nieces, Dave (Deb) Priebe, Diane (Mike)Vogen, both from Chatfield; Dale (Denise) Priebe, Rochester; Steve(Cindy) LaPlante, Julie Amy, Jennifer Kester, Jeff (Shawn) LaPlante, Greg (Dayna) LaPlante, all from Chatfield, Jean (Heath) Mensink, Preston; Brian (Kristin) LaPlante, Byron; Brad( Christine) LaPlante, Texas; Jerri Lynn Merrit, Arizona, Joan(Tony) Wagner, Texas; Susan( Andy) Johnson, Alexandria; Mike (Mary) Miller, New Zeland, Cathy Benson, Burnsville; Christa Riska, Minneapolis; Jenna Miller, Buhl; Melissa (Andrew) Ortman, Duluth.  Brother in law, Jerry (Maureen) La Plante, Chatfield.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Verna La Plante, Ardeth Fell and Sharon Priebe, & brother, Gary Miller.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM Saturday,January 9, 2016 at Chatfield Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Docken officiating.  Visitation will be from Noon until the time of service on Saturday at the church.   A committal service will take place at Granger Cemetery at a later date.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.  To share a condolence with the family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com.