Virginia Rose Miller, born July 25, 1926, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the age of 95.
Virginia and husband Gilbert “Bud” Miller were lifelong farmers; they ran a 1,200 head hog operation, farrow-to-finish. She worked continuously, with a 20-minute nap daily to keep going.
Virginia was regarded as an excellent seamstress, creating several wedding and bridesmaid dresses for family members. She made several altar cloths and custom-made vestments and stoles for former priests at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church where she was a lifelong member of the Altar-Rosary Society.
She was also known for her beautiful wedding cakes and cakes for any special occasion, which she made in her home for many years. She was an excellent cook, and always had enough food and room at her table for company, expected or not. Her cookies were the best around, and she loved to read and play cards.
She hung many rolls of wallpaper in her life – always straight and seams matched perfectly. Many years she made Christmas gifts for her grandchildren. Among them were cabbage patch dolls, sleeping bags, and puppets.
She is survived by her children Ron and Karen Miller, Mona and Chris Andre; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; sisters Patty Curtis of California, Carol Landis and Betty White of Dayton, Ohio, and Rose Livingston, of Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert “Bud” Miller.
A vigil service will be held 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, followed by visitation until 8 p.m., at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 4330 18th Ave., Dorr. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1871 136th St. Dorr, with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Father Christopher Derda will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.
