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Michelle Miller
December 28, 2022
Well Dad, it has been 16 years that you have been gone to be with the lord. I miss all the things that we used to do together. Dog sledding, cribbage, fishing and rock collecting also are Sunday crossword puzzle´s. Miss you lots and love you very much!
January 10, 2012
Hello Father, Well it has been six years now that you have went to our heavenly father. Think of you always and miss you more and more each day. Rich and I are taking care of mother the best we can. We try and do alot together. I have been pretty sick lately. Hope to get better soon. The weather has just been beautiful being it is winter. They might have to cancel the John Beargrease Race. I hope not. I love keeping tabs on it. Brings me back to the good old days. Richie and Jeremy are both doing good. Grandkids are getting big. They talk about you every now and then. They call you Grandpa Medicine. Well, I'll talk at you later. Love and Miss You,Michelle
Michelle Miller
June 19, 2009
Well Father, it is I again. Just wanted to wish you a Happy Father's Day! On this Father's Day I will be celebrating 34 wonderful years of marriage with a awesome man, your son-in-law Rich. It is still going strong. I am so blessed to have him. Hope you and Robin are getting along just fine. Miss you very much and think of you always. Mom has been having problems with her other knee and once the repaired knee is doing good she will have surgery on the other. The eagles are in their nest on Hwy 36. I'm sure they have a little one in there. We had a nest of Robin's in are bush by the corner of the house. Three babies and they just left the roost three days ago. It was so fun watching them grow up. Everyone is well. Talk to you later. Love you, Miss you,
Your Shypoke (LOL) Michelle
Gerry Andersen
January 11, 2009
Hey Uncle Chuck, it was not all that long ago I was watching the video of your life that the kids made. i enjoy it so much and it has always given me great memories of times we have also shared together. I really don't know if I got to tell you in life How wonderful an Uncle you were and how much you and Aunt Pat made me so happy being there for me. Thank You. My Brother Pat is here in Mississippi visiting Me and we have talked about childhood memories we both have, it has been an enjoyable visit, and I love all my family. You are always in my heart and with me in memories and I will cherish that forever. Love Your Niece, Gerry
Michelle Miller
January 10, 2009
Well hello Father, it's been a long time since I have spoken to you here although I speak to you every day. Happy New Year to you! I just can't believe it has been three years ago that you have entered that heavenly kingdom. Roger has now since joined you and Max also. It has been a trying year as I was without a job for awhile and now Rich is layed off. We'll make it though. Mom's knee surgery came out well. She has been doing fine and I try to take care of her the best I can. Kid's have finally gotten there own home. Will be moving in the end of this month. Little ones are getting so big. Everyones health is up to par. Well Father, I really miss you and wish you were here but I know you are with me when I talk to you. The eagles still fly and I know one of them is you watching over me. Love You!!
Michelle Miller
January 7, 2008
Hi father, it is I your daughter. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. It is now going on two years that you have departed from us. It seems like it was just yesterday. Christmas went well and so did New Years. Mom celebrated both with us. She is doing okay. I try and make sure she keeps busy. She will be having some test taking as she has been a little dizzy lately. I'm sure everything will be just fine. Rich and the rest of the family are doing just fine.
Love and miss you, Michelle
Michelle Miller
August 13, 2007
Hello Father, Haven't written to you in awhile so here I am. Well, I am now 50 years old. Rich threw me a very nice surprise party up at the lake. And believe me, I was surprised. Some family and a lot of good friends were there. The following Saturday I spent a day at the Spa. Present from the neighbors up at the lake. Was that ever relaxing. All is well. Taking care of Mother. Pat is here visiting. Well as always, Love and Miss you! Will talk to you later!!
Gerry Andersen
June 21, 2007
Hi Uncle Chuck,I was Happy to see that Michelle talks to you,I think of you often and I feel that I get little signs from Mike and My Mom and Gene too,at least it doesn't all hurt so bad anymore just beautiful memories. I know you are all up there having a big party anyway's.Love Your Niece,Gerry
Michelle Miller
June 20, 2007
Good morning father, Few days late but Happy Father's Day. On Sunday sitting at the lake a beautiful eagle flew by. At that moment I knew you were with me. I really miss you and think of you daily. I have a few health issues, but I'll be fine. I think it's old age. Well, Jeremy is engaged. Her name is Hilde. A wonderful girl. We are very happy for the both of them. The wedding date is set for June 28th, 2008. Everyone else is doing fine. Grandkids are getting big. Taylor started dance class and T.J. started T-ball. They both love it. I'll talk to you later if not sooner. Love you! Shypoke!!
krista spencer
April 17, 2007
Grandpa,
I wanted you to know that I think of you all the time. I know that we never seen each other that much but I love you so much. You as well as others that I lost are in my hearts everyday. If you see your granddaughter up there in heaven can you give her a BIG HUG AND KISS for me. love you, krista
Michelle Miller
April 10, 2007
Hi Father, it is me again. Well, I bet you got the shock of your life a few days ago when Robin came to join you. I hope you two aren't arguing. I know your not though cause where you are, there is a whole lot of peace. We will be attending her wake tonight and funeral service tomorrow. I'll do my best at trying to keep mother at ease. It is going to be hard though cause it is not easy losing a daughter and sister. I miss you father and think of you on a daily basis. Sure wish you were here. Well, the two of you take it easy as I'm sure you are. Love always! Michelle
Gerry Andersen
March 9, 2007
Uncle Chuck,
Just wanted you to know that Aunt Pat and Pattie visited me in Mississippi,we had a great time.
It was the first visit I have had since you left us, and it didn't feel right without you. I miss you very much and think about you all the time. I could always tell that you loved me very much too. I'm not on the Mountain anymore but it still makes me smile and laugh to remember that between us. Love you always.
Jeremy MIller
January 23, 2007
well grandpa i took grandma to my xmass party this weekened it was at the wabasha street cave we had fun i really miss u, im still working to jobs and working hard i love u grandpa
Jeremy Miller
January 10, 2007
Grandpa: I miss u so much i am doing good wish i could play cribbage with u for Xmas a made a dvd for all ur kids of u growing up they all loved it. Im working to jobs right now and trying to stay out of trouble. U are in my thoughts everyday. I play my mom in cribbage sometimes and she cheats just like u do lol well i love u alot and know ur still with me
Michelle Miller
January 9, 2007
Good morning father. "HAPPY NEW YEAR". All went smooth. Took mom out to the club to celebrate. They had a day time celebration. Toasted the New Year at 12:00 noon with Champagne. Mom got a little toasted. Ate dinner there and watched the Vikings LOSE! Went back to our house and she spent the night. At about 10:30 she wanted to go home and be with you cause she didn't want you to be alone. I told her you were with more people than us so she was okay with that. We stayed up till midnight to watch the ball drop and bring in the New Year. She didn't sleep very good as my house is to noisy!! New Years day went fine. Well, it is a New Year and things should get a little easier but I know it won't. I miss our cribbage games and you not calling me to get some crossword answers. The grandbabies are getting big. They really miss you also. They still talk about you. Rich is doing fine. Working hard like always. Richie, Jeremy and Macaela are doing fine also. I'll talk to you later.
Love You Bunches: Your Shypoke!!
Patricia Cardwell
January 4, 2007
Hi Dad, I made it home for the familys christmas, worked my butt off to do it and was in alot of pain with my teeth but it sure was great to see everyone again. Thank you for the gift. I haven't put my tree up since C.A passed because he got it for me as a suprise the Christmas after we got married but your gift put me in the mood and when I got home that was the first thing I did. I know it's not a real one, I sure miss going out in the woods to cut one down like we always use to do up on the farm. We all pitched in and got mom a new computer and no you can't throw it out the window..LOL I know this christmas was hard on her with you not there but you were with all of us in our hearts. I got my teeth pulled this week and got new teeth, they had to cut my gums so I have stitches and still the right side of my face is still swollen. I can only eat soup right now but tried a cheesburger and omg it hurt but I ate it despite the pain, couldn't put onions on it though.
Well tell next time, miss you lots
Love your daughter
Pattie
Michelle Miller
December 21, 2006
Hi father it is I again. Well, our Christmas celebration went well. You were down there with us and the children all enjoyed your gift and letter to them. All 8 children were present. It's been a long time. No fights either. Maybe it was you who caused them in the past. Just kidding! Mom tried to keep her spirits up but you could tell she was missing you. I try to do alot with her to keep her in good spirits. We will be having her over Christmas Day of course. I just wanted to update with you. I will talk to you later. Love you!
Your loving daughter, Michelle
Michelle Miller
December 11, 2006
Hi father, I'm writing to wish you a Happy 79th Birthday. Sure wish you could be here to celebrate it with us. Christmas is coming upon us. We will be celebrating it Saturday the 16th. I will have you down there with us. It is going to be hard not having you there in your red cap. You are always in my thoughts and I will never forget you. You are the greatest Father in the World. I Love You and Miss You. Again, Happy Birthday, I'm sure you are celebrating where you are at. I'll talk to you later.
Love, your daughter Michelle
Norman Rosencrans
October 27, 2006
I know your on the other side and I know your in a place of love and forgiveness
Pattie Cardwell
October 4, 2006
Hi Dad, it's been awhile since I have come here to talk to you. Things have been looking up for me in my job and my life. I drive taxi like you use to drive truck, constantly on the go but I enjoy my job. I have honestly been thinking about going back for my cdl and driving truck ( I always was a roadrunner) HAHAHA had to put that in there seeing that is what mom calls me. I miss you! I haven't been able to make it home to see mom since you left this earth, but am hoping to try and get there sometime around the holidays, mom is going to Chile with Viviana in January so she has been saving her money to go there. Everyone is keeping her busy, I know she misses you alot. Well got to go...Lots of love your way
Michelle Miller
October 3, 2006
Hi father; it is I again. Well, mother and I let off two gold balloons in honor of your 50th wedding anniversary outside the fairground gates. It was a sad day but we got through it. Closed up the trailer for the winter. Another sad day cause that means it will be getting cold. I'm sure you have no problems with the weather up there. Mom took a bus trip to the Black Hills. It sounds like she had a wonderful time. Saw a few cousins that she hasn't seen for a long time. I'm going to be seeing a doctor for my foot. Have been having alot of pain. Probably surgery. Family is all doing well. We will be celebrating the twins 3rd birthday this coming Sunday. They are getting big. I really enjoy being able to come and talk to you. It won't be much longer as I can only do this for a year. Love and miss you! Talk to you later!!
Your Daughter, Michelle
Michelle Miller
August 10, 2006
Well Father, I've been a little busy and not feeling so well. It looks like I missed the month of July. I was in the hospital awhile, phnemonia, bronchitus and plerasy. Am doing alot better now. Grandbabies are getting real big. Everyone else is doing just fine. Mother is doing good. I try and keep her busy. So does everyone at the complex. Her friend Karen has moved into the building. Great huh! On your anniversary we are planning to release 50 Gold balloons outside of the fairgrounds. I miss you father and think of you always. Until next time KISSES AND HUGS
Love always Michelle
Michelle Miller
June 19, 2006
Hello Father, Happy Father's Day! It was a really rough day yesterday not being able to see you on Father's Day, but I made it through it. Hope you liked your card. Mom had a great time in Ely. She talked alot about the memories that the two of you shared up there. I'm really glad she came with us. I know you were there in Spirit as the guys caught alot of fish. Visited a Dog sledding resort and there was a puppy that looked just like Tokla. Mom really got emotional at that point. It was a wonderful trip. Well, I'll let you go for now. Talk to you sometime next month. Love you Always, Never forgotten.
Your loving daughter: Michelle
Michelle Miller
May 2, 2006
Well Father it is I again. It seems like only yesterday, but it has now been 4 months. Where does the time go? Going to be seeing the doctor today. My shoulder has really been giving me trouble and my sugars are out of whack. I think I would rather be up there with you then things wouldn't be so bad. I really miss you father. Mother is doing okay. I try to keep her spirits up. We will be taking her up to Ely with us in June. She is really excited. Kids and Grandkids are doing just fine also. You should see TJ hit a ball. He is going to be a slugger. Well, I will talk to you next month if not sooner. Love and Miss you, Michelle
Michelle Miller
April 7, 2006
Hi father, three months have passed now. I have been kind of sick lately, bronchitus and phenumonia. My sugars have been a little out of whack, but I'm taking care of myself the best that I can. Mom is doing a little better. She has been seeing a new doctor and is very pleased with him. She also has old timers diabetes. Not to bad though so she is watching what she eats and getting out walking. She is doing pretty good and I am making sure of it. Poor fish is still kicking and getting big. Everyone else in my family is doing just fine. The men are getting the fishing fever. So when they get out there to fish, send the big ones are way. Love you, and miss you father. Talk to ya next month. Michelle
Michelle Miller
March 7, 2006
Hi Father, well it has been two months now since your passing. The Miller family is doing well. I still have some hard times with you not being here. It is really hard to go to the apartment and you not being there. Mother has been having a really hard time. I am doing my best to take care of her. I know it will take quite sometime for it to get easier. In the mean time I will try to help her the best that I can. Spring is on it's way so I'll be getting her up to the lake to relax.
Love you bunches, Michelle
Pattie Cardwell
February 8, 2006
It's been a tough month since you have been gone. You know the past year has been a tough one for me and what kept me going was something you use to tell us as we were growing up, "when you fall off the horse get back on it and ride" I have used that saying throughout my whole life. I am very thankful for the things you and mom taught us, not only in words but in actions, for when things were tough for you, you got back on the horse and rode, and that instilled the strength in us to do the same. You let us all take our leaps and falls never once condeming our actions but letting us learn from our mistakes, and sharing in our triumphs! The greatest gift you gave us was love, we never had alot but the love was all we needed, and we carry that love with us in the things we do every day not only for ourselfs but for others! Thank you for not only being my father, but for being a dad!
I miss you Dad very much..I love you!
Your Daughter
Pattie
Michelle Miller
February 6, 2006
Well Father, it's a little over a month since you have passed. My heart still aches but I'm sure that will be for a long time. I go and talk to you every now and then. Mom has you sitting in a beautiful wooden box with Psalms 23 engraved on it on top the hutch. Also sitting on top of your box is the eagle catching a fish that I had given you. I am going to be writing to you periodically. It helps me get through this time of not having you near to talk to.
Love and forever will miss you,
your daughter, Michelle
Dewey and Florence Patrin
January 17, 2006
Pat we are so sorry for your lose of Chuck. He is with God and will suffor no more. We enjoyed the times we had with you. God has blessed you with loving children.
The old saying that time heals all wounds is true but the memorys never go away and you have many.
Love ya
Dewey and Florence
Michelle Miller
January 9, 2006
Father - God has taken you into his Heavenly Home and has put you at rest. The suffering is no more. Your memories will stay forever in my heart until we meet again. I will miss the fishing, golfing & cribbage games that we did together. But when I do these things, I'm sure you will be there to help me bring in the biggest fish, drive the longest drive & have a great cribbage score. I know everyday you will be there watching my every move.
Love and Miss You!
Your Daughter, Michelle
Rick & Cheryl Wiggins
January 6, 2006
We're saddened to hear of the death of your father Pattie. We both will keep you and your family in our prayers.
God Bless you dear friend,
Rick and Cheryl
Rita Gibson
January 6, 2006
My heart and my prayers are with all of you. May God bless and keep you.
Mary Futch
January 6, 2006
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family Pattie. I know your dad will be missed greatly!
Mary White
January 6, 2006
Patti
The Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!!Your Dad has crossed the bridge that we will all have to cross and I pray that u and yours will find Peace and Strength thru Gods love.God Bless You All is my prayer.My Mom and Dad both are with the Lord and i find Peace knowing that their suffering is over.
Mary Ann Fryar
January 6, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends.
tim taylor
January 5, 2006
so sorry to hear about your dad pattie. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Tom and Ann Bowers
January 5, 2006
Pat, Michelle, Rich and Family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss!! We shared some fun times with all of you at the lake, and those fish fries!! He will be missed by all thoes that knew and loved him,
Tom and Ann
jane shirley
January 4, 2006
im so sorry of the passin of your dad but god has a place for him and he will be well taken care of.
Meghan
January 4, 2006
My condolences to Patti and her family ... let you all rejoice in the fact that your Father is now suffering no more and that one day your family will be reunited. My prayers are with you and your family. May God ease your pain and guide you through this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Edward Brown
January 3, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. Charles is in a better place and everyone will see him again when our time has passed on this earth.
Catherine Boerner (Patraw)
January 3, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Pat and family.
Nancy Case
January 3, 2006
To Pat, Michelle and Rich and family,
Just a few words to let you know our prayers are with you at this time. We will always remember the good times we had at the lake when you and Chuck would visit. Please come and visit this summer Pat, I'll take you on a paddleboat ride.
All our love, Mark, Nancy and Brian Case
Marc
January 3, 2006
I am sorry for your loss..My prayers are with you and your family. May God take care of him and allow him to watch over you.
January 3, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the Leonard Family, especially to Michelle & her family. Find strength knowing he is no longer suffering & he will continue to live in your hearts & memories.
Bryan & Nancy
New Brighton, MN
Marty & Carolyn Jones
January 3, 2006
To Pat, Michelle and Rich and all the other family of Gypsy,
Our hearts and prayers are with you. May God hold you in His arms and give you His wonderful peace.
danny baird
January 3, 2006
i am very sorry pattie my thoughts and prayers are with your family god bless.
Susan
January 3, 2006
my heart and prayers go out to you and the family at this time, so sorry for your loss, may you remember him daily in your hearts and cherish all the happy memories.
Patricia Cardwell
January 3, 2006
You will be greatly missed Dad, but you are resting in peace finally ending the years of suffering you endured. We had alot of good times, and you leave me with such wonderful memories. I love you! Your Youngest Daughter. Pattie
rachel cox
January 3, 2006
im so sorry to hear of the passing im a friend of patties in south carolina my condolences prayers and thougts are with u all at this time sincerely rachel cox
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