Elizabeth Ann Limkemann

7/2/1944 - 9/11/2025

Mystic - Elizabeth Ann Limkemann, 81, formerly of Mystic, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer Sept. 11, 2025, at Mt. Olivet Home in Minneapolis, Minn.

Born in Sioux Falls, S.D. July 2, 1944, she grew up in the Panama Canal Zone where she graduated from Cristobal High School.

Elizabeth studied music at the College of Wooster, graduating in 1965. She later honed her organ skills at University of Akron with professor Barbara McGregor, earning a Master of Fine Arts in organ performance. Married to Terry Miller in 1966; they had two daughters.

Elizabeth is fondly remembered for her love of music and community. Involved in church music from an early age, she worked as an organist for several churches. In 2024, she enjoyed a wonderful retirement celebration after 30 years at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Mystic. Also a talented pianist, she was a beloved piano teacher to children and adults in Ohio, North Carolina, and in Connecticut. Elizabeth's approach to teaching was to plant seeds of interest in young people, such as by arranging simple piano versions of students' favorite songs, inviting them to a concert, or letting them sit on an organ bench and play a few notes. A champion for organ music, she taught the instrument and was involved in the American Guild of Organists for many years, including serving as dean for the New London County chapter. She spent many happy evenings attending local live performances of music and theater.

Beyond music, Elizabeth had many interests. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, hiking with friends, and playing games, especially Scrabble. She worked many years as a licensed massage therapist. She practiced meditation, even traveling to India for spiritual instruction. She volunteered in Connecticut for a hospice and for New London Homeless Hospitality Center. She also participated in a writer's group at Groton Public Library, where she was inspired to write and self-publish a memoir about her lifelong search for truth and spiritual wholeness. In her last years, she found peace with her Christian heritage.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Verna (Peters) Limkemann. She is survived by her children, Sonia Srichai (Robert) and Esther Thatcher (Robert); her beloved siblings, Will, Ruth and Eunice and their families; as well as five grandchildren: Blake, Fiona, Samantha, Ryan and Simona.

The family will hold a private memorial. The family expresses their deep gratitude to the staff of Mt. Olivet and Grace Hospice for the excellent care they provided.