Wayne William Miller died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his home near New Richland, Minnesota. He was 59 years old. Wayne was born on February 16, 1957 to parents William and Bernice (Rudolph) Miller. He has lived on the family farm near New Richland his whole life, graduating from New Richland-Hartland High School in 1975 and was a lifelong member at St. Peter Lutheran Church. In November of 1975, Wayne married Karren Street. They had three children and were later divorced.
Wayne spent his life farming and held various side jobs to stay busy during the winters. In his free time, Wayne enjoyed playing darts, pool, horseshoes, beanbags and bowling in the Monday night league. He also appreciated the outdoors by going fishing, camping, snowmobiling, gardening, taking vacations or just to go ‘fiddle around.’ Wayne loved spending time with his family and grandkids. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors include Wayne’s children, Amy (Mike) Ihrke, Sheila (Justin) Arndt, Daniel (April) Miller; grandchildren, Taytum, Jace, Kenneth, Quinten, Ajay, and Evan; significant other, Nancy Brown and her three children and six grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and Nancy’s granddaughter, Katrina Wells.
Funeral services for Wayne Miller will be held at Monday, January 9, 2017 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Richland. Bonnerup-Friedrich Funeral Service is assisting with the arrangements.