Michael Kade Miller

Michael Kade Miller, passed peacefully of natural causes at his home in Roseville, MN on August 4th, 2024. He was born in Ithaca, NY, the second of three sons, on July 5th, 1950. He spent his childhood having corn fights in the fields of Rohrerstown, PA and chasing chickens as an assistant at his father's veterinary practice.

Aiming to carve his own path that did not include veterinary work, Mike set off for Carleton College in Northfield, MN in 1968 where he made his closest lifelong friends and helped found the rugby program, an achievement in which he took much more pride than his English degree. After moving to Minneapolis and earning additional degrees in Geography and Computer Programming, he began a 30 year career coding mainframe computers. His greatest pride and accomplishment were his three children, who were daily reminded of his unconditional love and dedication. A love that was later expanded to include his four grandchildren, to whom he devoted much time and attention.

Mike was a proud citizen of his chosen state and city. He received multiple recognitions from Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board for his decades of volunteering as a youth sports coach and mentor, most notably of the successful volleyball program at Van Cleve Park. He also spent many decades creating a lush garden plot at Dowling Community Gardens, from which he harvested countless bushels of tomatoes and peppers.

A lover of body surfing and naps in the sun, he traveled throughout the US, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic looking for the best beaches, with the best waves, and the best seafood options. His final years were spent close to home in devoted service to his aging sweetheart, their beloved dog, Cody, his volleyball teams, his garden, and to his children and grandchildren whom he never stopped helping. Mike Miller always showed up.

He is preceded in death by his parents Wilson and Barbara Miller. His infinite love and kindness will be sorely missed by his survivors: his brothers Dan and Tim; his sweetheart Elaine; his children Alex (Jenny), Vanessa, and Hannah (Dirk); and his grandchildren Mimi, Benny, Jojo, Cora, and one more on the way.

A memorial service will be held on 9/8/24 at Van Cleve Park 901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM.