Obit for MILLER, Gary Alvin (B.1942 d.2005), Lyon Co., MN
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  Gary Alvin Miller was born September 1, 1942, in Tyler, Minnesota to Alvin 
and Florence (Reinholdt) Miller. He was baptized, confirmed and became a 
life long member of Sillerud Lutheran Church. He attended District #20 and 
graduated from Balaton High School in 1960. He was a member of the National 
Guard from 1964 to 1970. On July 1, 1967, he was married to Donna Mae 
Anderson at Sillerud Lutheran Church in Balaton, Minnesota. They resided 
near Garvin, Minnesota for three years before buying their present farm 
site south of Balaton. Gary's passion for farming led him to acquire his 
grandparents', parents' and other farm land. His farm was later recognized 
as a century farm in 1976. He also drove milk truck for the Balaton Creamery 
for several years and sold seed corn for over 30 years. He served on the 
Sillerud Lutheran Church Council, cemetery board, and had been a member of 
the Skandia Township Board from 1982 to present. Gary was a lifetime 
outdoorsman at heart whether it was hunting deer, pheasants, or spending 
time doing field work. He enjoyed going to sporting events, traveling on 
vacations, and attending auctions. Gary mostly enjoyed being surrounded by 
family and friends. Gary passed away on Friday, February 18, 2005, at the 
age of 62.
  He is survived by his wife Donna; his mother Florence Miller, Balaton, MN; 
one son Randy Dean Miller and friend sarah Walter, Balaton, MN; sisters:
Drexel (Earl) Erickson White Bear Lake, MN; Gayle (Neil) Shultz, Russell, 
MN; one brother Harlan (Nancy) Miller, Hopkins, MN; and sister Ruth (Gaylen) 
Gernentz, Balaton, MN. Gary is also survived by Donna's parents Harold and 
Myrna Anderson, Garvin, MN; her two brothers David (Joan) Christensen, 
Pipestone, MN; Dennis (Marilyn) Christensen, Garvin, MN and many nieces, 
nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Gary was preceded in 
death by his infant son Ryan Gary Miller and father Alvin Ansgar Miller.
  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at Sillerud 
Lutheran Church in Balaton, MN with Rev. Steven Quist officiating. 
Organists were Don Swanjord and Donna Swan. Soloist was Lew Roberts. 
Casket bearers were Bruce Larson, Stan Larson, Leslie Klukas, Bryan Smith, 
Brian Wixon and Robert Etrheim. Honorary casket bearer was Bill Gernentz.

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