Lynne Miller of Kalamazoo, formerly of Shelbyville and wife of former Wayland High School teacher Dick Miller, died Saturday, Feb. 13. She was 74.
Lynne was born in Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 27, 1946, the daughter of the late Donald and Mildred (Foss) Nightengale. She attended Michigan State University and earned her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University.
Lynne was employed for 27 years as a social worker in Allegan County. She enjoyed gardening, reading and traveling. Lynne also loved rooting for her MSU Spartans and WMU Broncos.
She volunteered for her local food bank and was a member of Frederick Meijer Gardens and the Vesterheim Museum of Norwegian-American History in Decorah, Iowa. Lynne had an affinity for whales and enjoyed filling empty spaces in her home with whale pieces she collected.
On April 15, 1967, she was united in marriage to Richard A. Miller who survives. She is also survived by brothers, Scott (Claudia) and Don (Sylvia) Nightengale; brother in-law, David (Mary Kay) Miller; sisters in-law, Mary (Roger) Merren and Betty Sue Vandyke; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will share memories of Lynne at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Heritage Community of Kalamazoo, a favorite charity or local food bank of one’s choice.
Mr. Miller: My wife and I remember the days at Yankee Springs golf course having dinner and a few drinks. Your good friends Lindy and Eva were always with you two. You and Lindy were icons of Wayland union. Lynne was quiet but still heard. I will always remember you THANK YOU.
Sorry for your loss.
Stay as positive
as you have always been.