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Donald Miller Obituary

Miller, Donald F. "DJ" Age 37 years. August 19, 2010. Father of Devin. Loving son of Linda Vanskyhock. Dear brother of Kathy (Mike) Mulvaney, Nancy Purifoy, Roger (Hope) Miller, Chester Lyon and Ward (Liana) Lyon. Dearest nephew of Elizabeth (Harry "Pa") Kuester. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. DJ was a longtime employee of the Blue Heron and Zaners Club Shamrock. Visitation on Monday, August 23, 2010, from 3 PM until time of services at 7 PM, at the MAX A. SASS & SONS WESTWOOD CHAPEL, Muskego. Family and friends please meet again at the Funeral Home on Tuesday for the procession to Rural Home Cemetery at 10 AM.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 22, 2010.

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Jason Trevorrow

September 7, 2010

Man my friend u will always b remembered and missed by EVERYONE that has met u!!!!! We went all the way back to the Lions Park days. Lifes way 2 short, and it seems like all the good 1's get taken 2 early. Love ya bro and ucan count on me 2 always have a good memory of u.

heidi

August 30, 2010

you were special and will never be forgotten!

ward lyon

August 25, 2010

dj i love you and miss you so much. thank you for the great memories you are the best big brother anyone could of had, i love you and will see you again deej. love your little brother.

Hope Miller

August 25, 2010

Dearest DJ, although I have only been in the family for 13 years, I loved you as my own brother, and not as an in-law. I am grateful for Roger and his beautiful and loving family, just as much as I am grateful for my own family. You were fun, funny, loveable, silly and scary sometimes, but no matter what, you were always loved. We miss you so much DJ. Your legacy will never be forgotten. XXOO, Your loving sister-in-law, Hope

August 25, 2010

Fingerprints don't fade from the lives we touch. You, DJ, must know this after watching over the service so many wept through. I know, with certainty, the fingerprints of a steadfast friend will never fade- those you've speckled the last 20 years of my life with. This is so hard. I'll miss you my Irish prince. I love you DJ. Xoxo. Noelle.

Jessie

August 24, 2010

Though I did not know you very well, I know the impact you have left on many of your friends and family. I know that you could make anyone smile without having to try. Your smile and presence will be deeply missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that truly knew the amazing person you!

Jeffrey Zeitler

August 23, 2010

I'll always miss you and your sense of humor and your ability to help and make everyone elses life better ... You truly were my brother ... From a different mother !!! Gonna miss you my brother... Love you man !!

Mike & Kandi Loker

August 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go to your family D.J. I had the distinct privelage and honor to watch you grow over the past 10 years. You grew into an amazing chef and had a heart of gold. I will miss recipe swapping with you. God Speed my Friend.

Maggie Sieckman

August 23, 2010

From the first time I met DJ, I liked him. The world is truly a bit darker without him in it. May God give you strength through these next few months and may He always show up in the midst of your despair.
(MJ's neice)

Sophia Lorraine

August 23, 2010

My mom always told me stories about DJ- by the way she talks about him- I know he was an amazing man. I know you must be so sad. Sorry for your loss.

Risk&Amy Hoag

August 23, 2010

Thank you DJ for your friendship, When we moved to Big Bend we new very few people, You welcomed us with open arms. You will always be our friend, and forever remember you (love you man)
Our thoughts and prayers to DJ's entire family

August 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out DJ's friends and family. He was a great guy always willing to help or give to somebody in need. DJ was a very thoughtful person and was always thinking of others. Thanks DJ for the great memories and great food. You are missed dearly.

Chris & Monica

Chuck & Carol

August 23, 2010

Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the Family of DJ. DJ was a wonderful person always eager to help and an amazing cook! DJ will truly be missed. Rest in peace DJ.

Kari Husslein

August 23, 2010

I remember when I first Meet you> I liked you from the first time my friend Noelle introduce you to me.I will truely miss you. I know if there"s life after death, Ill see you again. My prayers go with you now in this hour of sorrow. My prayers go with DJ"s family and friends.AMEN

tony mueller

August 23, 2010

Will always the summer of "89,,,yes,,,I was the one who gave DJ the mohawk.... Peace out DJ... Tony

August 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go to DJ's family and friends. He had the sweetest soul and always made me laugh. I will truly miss him.
Jenni McCoy Milwaukee, WI

Noelle lorraine

August 23, 2010

When we lose someone we love it seems that time stands still. What moves through us is a silence... a quiet sadness... A longing for one more day... one more word... one more touch... We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. We will see you again some day, in a heavenly place where there is no parting. A place where there are no words that mean good-bye.

sandy krabbenhoft

August 23, 2010

To DJ, I remember the midnight( was just thinking of you calls) you would make to us. The long talks we would have. You are going to be missed dearly my friend. We love you and always will, so until we meet again you are in our thoughts as well as your family. Sandy(cousin kevins wife) -muskego

Lori T

August 23, 2010

My deepest sympathy to DJ's family and friends. As one of DJ's friends, I will always remember him and share the memories of time shared. He was a "true friend" always willing to listen or talk, help out and lend a hand, be the cook and the server, and stand up for the people he cared about. I'm glad I had an opportunity to share in your life...camping was great...good beer...good food...good times, and "YES" the song "God is Great, Beer is Good and People are Crasy" will keep these times alive forever! My friend you will be missed!

August 22, 2010

My deepest sympathy to DJ's family and friends, He was a very good person and a great friend, always willing to help and to stand up for the people he cared about. I'll miss ya DJ and always will have love for ya!!!! Julie-Muskego

Shannon cleveland

August 22, 2010

My prayers are with DJ's family and friends. May he know how much he was loved by all. A true friend, a talented cook, a beautiful soul! There are no words to express how much DJ will be missed.

August 22, 2010

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DJ.
I WAS LUCKY TO WATCH DJ GROW,BABYSIT HIM WHEN HE WAS LITTLE,AND NOW I KNOW HE WILL WATCH OVER ME AND ALL OF US,FRIENDS ,FAMILY
BECAUSE DJ IS JUST THAT SPECIAL KID!! REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND
LOVE SHELLEY&KURT SCHMIDT

Jen

August 22, 2010

My sincere sympathy to your family and everyone who loves you. You will be missed. I will always have this wonderful piece of your life and I thank you for that. You are gone too soon.

Terri H

August 22, 2010

To DJ, God must of needed a cook, will never forget all the crazy times..Like i known her since Moby Dick was a minnow...LOL,,and our sond God is Great Beer is Good and People are Crazzzzzzyy...We will miss you my friend...

August 22, 2010

DJ, I loved working with you! Always lending a helping hand! Will never forget that great smile! Keeping your Blue Heron family in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Courtney

August 22, 2010

DJ was a fun and Caring guy I'm glad we got to know him
Cindy and Gary Howard

Sara Hatch

August 22, 2010

You brightened the lives of those you touched! In memory of a great chef and friend...

Holly Molus

August 22, 2010

My Thoughts and prayers go out to DJ's family. He will be truly missed. I am still in shock that this has happen and wish it was just a bad dream. I will miss his smile, the way he joked,and his personality. My daughters adored him. He will be truly missed. RIP DJ!

August 22, 2010

Dj, we will all miss your great smile, fantastic personality and wonderful cooking. You will always be in our prayers and never forgotten.

Don and Jennifer Peterson

August 22, 2010

Our prayers go out to DJ's family and friends. He was a great person with such a big heart. Others came before him and he would do anything to help someone out. He will be greatly missed by all!!

Sara Hatch

August 22, 2010

DJ, you will never be forgotten! You were a great guy with a super big heart that really touched the lives of the people you met. You will be missed!

Dawn Anderson

August 22, 2010

DJ, You'll be in our prayers, we'll miss you-Love Dawn Anderson (Giesegh) and Randi Lee Giesegh

Frank Hoft

August 22, 2010

DJ you will be missed, your in our hearts aways!

Jamie Constantineau

August 22, 2010

I love you D.J. You are my protector and always will be I love you!!!

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