Louis B. Miller

Louis Miller Obituary

RACINE - Louis B. Miller, 95, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center. He was born in Racine September 11, 1910, son of the late Henry and Antoinette (nee: Willing) Edward and was a lifelong resident. On October 12, 1940, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Bernadine I. Kosterman. Louis was a Certified Public Accountant, retiring in 1975 from Insurance Planning Consultants Incorporated. He had previously been employed by Mohr Jones Hardware and In-Sink-Erator. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a lifetime member of Apostolate of Suffering. Louis enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards, and making special gifts for his children. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and these past years had been an inspiration to his family as he had been an exceptional and courageous caregiver for Bernadine. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Bernadine; his son and daughter-in-law, Henry J. 'Hank' and Ruth Ann Miller; three daughters, Mary Lou Tobias and Anita A. Carr of Racine, Ruth J. Miller and husband, Jon Girvetz of Santa Cruz, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Catherine Miller; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard, Lawrence, and Norbert; two sisters, Clara Senkmeyer and Gertrude Miller; and a son-in-law, Manny Carr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 28, 2006, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1533 Erie Street, with Rev. John D. Aiello officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Highway 32. Relatives and friends may meet Friday at the church 10 a.m. until time of Mass. Memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church or St. Joseph's School have been suggested. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Lincoln Village Convalescent Center and Hospice Alliance for their loving and compassionate care. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Apr. 25, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Miller

2 Entries

Lisa & Family Lawrence

April 29, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Paula King

April 25, 2006

Mary Lou and family - so sorry for your loss. I know he'll be missed. I'll always remember Ben's first Christmas at your house and Grampa's neat Christmas ties! I think he gave Ben a little Santa hat too. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

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