Paul R. Miller

Paul R. Miller, age 83, of Hancock, longtime businessman and civic leader, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026 at Heartland House, CBRF.

He was born September 29, 1942 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the son of Richard E. and Jean E. (Cigelske) Miller.

Paul graduated from Beaver Dam High School and later attended the University of Platteville where he received his bachelor's degree in agriculture. He moved to Hancock in 1966 and worked for Badger Growers for several years and later bought out the owners and established Paul Miller Farms of Hancock. Paul dedicated many hours to farming, civic organizations, family and church. He was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Plainfield, served 39 years on the Hancock Lions Club, 37 years as Town Chairman, a WIAA referee for 54 years, served on the June Dairy Breakfast for several years and an FFA Alumni Supporter and a member of the WPVGA for several years and inducted in the WPVGA Hall of Fame in 2021. Farming was Paul’s love along with NASCAR where he worked for Sunoco at NASCAR races refueling cars, attending sporting events but his greatest love was his family.

Paul leaves behind his Life-long partner, Linda Breseman; his son, Todd (Nancy) Miller and daughters, Michelle (Bill) Miller-Patterson and Jennifer Breseman; his grandchildren, Ian (Kayte) Miller, Jordan Miller, Kyle (Stefanie) Turzinski, Raiven Breseman, Makenzie Conley, Austin Conley and Jaiya Breseman; great grandchildren, Blake, Joslynn, Allie, Sutton, Dakota, Corbin and Luka; his siblings, Phyllis (Greg) Tratar, Beaver Dam, Ronald (Shelly) Miller, Blanco, TX and Jeffrey (Jan) Miller, Beaver Dam; further survived by nieces, nephew, cousins other relatives and many special friends.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Linda and Patricia Miller and a son, Jason Breseman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Plainfield. He will be laid to rest in the Hancock Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening, March20, 2026 from 4-7 pm at the church and from 9:00 am Saturday until the time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Paul’s name will be established for several of his favorite charities. Stahl Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, please visit, www.stahlfuneralhome.com to share your online condolences with Paul’s family.