Judith Esther MacMiller

Judith Esther MacMiller obituary, Franklin, WI

Judith Esther MacMiller

Judith MacMiller Obituary

Judith E. MacMiller (nee Beyersdorf), a cherished Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. She was born on June 9th, 1934, in Milwaukee. She graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School in 1952. She worked at Schlitz and Blue Cross/Blue Shield before marrying the love of her life, Carl Arthur MacMiller on June 19, 1962. Judy lived a life rich in love, faith, and family connections.

Judy retired from Ritz Holman in 1999 and spent her retirement traveling, volunteering, playing golf, reading, playing cards with her friends, and spending time with her family.

Judy is survived by her 5 children, 10 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister, Janice and special cousin Sandy. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Carl Arthur MacMiller, her parents Edward and Rose Beyersdorf, her brother Jerry Beyersdorf, and her special Aunt Viola Buntrock.

The family will hold a visitation in her honor on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, located at 2840 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 P.M. A service celebrating Judy’s life will follow the visitation at 12:00 PM. The burial will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery, located at 3301 E. Forest Hill Ave. Oak Creek, WI, at 2:30 PM.

Judy will always be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and enduring love for her family. She will be profoundly missed but forever remembered with love and affection by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Luther Memorial Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice are appreciated.

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