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Loretta A. Meyer

(March 20, 1919 - September 15, 2003)

Loretta A. Miller

Loretta A. Miller, 84, of Sauk Centre, died on Monday, Sept. 15, 2003, at St. Michael's Nursing Home in Sauk Centre. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Sept. 19, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Rev. Todd Schneider officiated with interment following in the parish cemetery.

Loretta Miller was born on March 20, 1919 in Melrose Township, Stearns County, to Meinulf and Mary (Haskamp) Meyer. On June 13, 1944, she married Arthur Miller at St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove. The couple farmed in Getty Township, Stearns County, until 1994 when they moved to Sauk Centre. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, St. Margaret's Mission Group, St. Paul's Catholic Aid and numerous card clubs. She enjoyed playing cards, quilting, crocheting and cooking.

Survivors include her husband, Arthur Miller of Sauk Centre; six children, Dorothy (Richard) Middendorf of Melrose, Mary Baca of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Walter (Clarinda) Miller of Montgomery, Judy (Steve) Meemken of Sauk Rapids, Linda (Greg) Utesch of Rochester, Lois (Gary) Gaudette of Plymouth; 18 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sisters, Dolores (Ewald) Dols of St. Cloud, Mildred (Allan) Bromenshenkel of Sauk Centre, Florence Meyer of Meire Grove; brothers, Cyril B. (Jane) Meyer of Sauk Centre, Lawrence (Shari) Meyer of Willmar, Albert Meyer of Meire Grove, and Richard (Bonnie) Meyer of Milaca.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Clarence Meyer.

Serving as casket bearers were Dennis, Leon and Greg Middendorf, Brian and Wesley Miller, Mike Meemken and Shawn Gaudette. Cross bearer was Melissa Kempf and scripture bearer was Heather Gaudette. Honorary bearers were members of St. Margaret's Mission Group. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services.

Events

BirthMarch 20, 1919Melrose, MN
MarriageJune 13, 1944St. John, Meire Grove, MN - Arthur Miller
DeathSeptember 15, 2003Sauk Centre, MN

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