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Debbie Lynn Miller was born on October 24, 1950 in California to Wayne & Lucille Miller. She was a graduate of Pelican Rapids High School. She then went on to attend technical school in Detroit Lakes. Deb was a proud bus driver for Midway School, where she retired from.
Deb loved her farm in Inkster; she loved her horses, dogs, cats, and other animals. Deb also liked to go thrifting and was always looking to add to her Coca-Cola collection. She was outdoorsy, independent, strong, and liked to stay busy.
Deb is survived by her children, Melanie (Andy) Pihlaja of Osage, Minnesota, Melissa Selzler (Kailey Kangas) of Fargo, North Dakota, and Mitch (Karen) Johnson of Climax, Minnesota; grandchildren, Laura (Brett) Gildersleeve, William Pihlaja, Morgan Selzler, and Brooke Selzler; special friend, Gus Cronquist of Gilby, North Dakota; brothers, Steve Miller and Dave Miller; and nieces & nephews.
VISITATION is from 5:00p.m. – 6:30p.m., with a MEMORIAL SERVICE at 6:30p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave NW, East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Private Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in East Grand Forks.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to any Animal Shelter of your choice.
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