"My condolences to the family. It has been many years that I last saw Lawrence walking in the Newburg firemen's picnic parade. Living in Colorado I only get to Wisconsin once a year. It was sad to hear of his passing."
In loving memory of
Lawrence George Miller
November 10, 1918 - April 8, 2013
Mr. Lawrence G. Miller, of Random Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, April 8, 2013 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 94 years old. Lawrence was born November 10, 1918 in Random Lake, the son of Andrew and Della Kohler Miller. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. On June 22, 1946, he was united in marriage with Lois Nowack at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Random Lake. She preceded him in death in 2000. After the Army, Lawrence was a delivery driver for Jung Brewery in Random Lake, before going to work at Gilson Foundry in Port Washington. In the early 1960's, Lawrence started working as a custodian at Random Lake High School, where he worked for 30 years. After his retirement from the school district, he worked at Times Printing in Random Lake. Lawrence was a longtime member of Our Lady of the Lakes, St. Mary's Chapel in Random Lake, as well as the Random Lake Fire Department. An avid sports fan, Lawrence enjoyed watching the Bucks, the Packers, and the Brewers. Lawrence looked forward to his social times at the Homefront in Random Lake where he made many friends. He is survived by his children Thomas and Steven (Cheri), both of Random Lake, and Richard (Pam Tubbs) of Stuart, FL. He is further survived by 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law Merlin Nowack of Random Lake and Donald (Alicia) Nowack of Nakoosa, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Susanne Miller. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 5PM on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lakes, St. Mary's Chapel, 300 Butler St. in Random Lake. Father Richard Cerpich will officiate. Lawrence will be laid to rest beside his wife in the parish cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the church on Friday from 2-5PM, with a Firefighters walk-thru being held at 4PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Random Lake Fire Department to be used for Fireman's Park. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .
Tributes
"I would never have learned how to ride my tricycle or bicycle if it wasn't for my neighbor growing up. He also helped me find "diamond stones" - sparkly ones during my afternoon adventures. Say hi to my mom Lawrency!"
"I remember going to the ball diamond in the morning to help him collect empty soda cans. He was also very dedicated to the fire dept and he will be missed."
"Steve, Tom, & "Lumpy", My condolences to you and your families. Your dad was a fantastic person who will be missed by many. I am honored to have known him, and considered him my friend. Neither Random Lake or the Homefront will be the same without him. All the best, Bob Hanson"
"Always a great time when Lawrence was at any family gathering or event. From growing up, watching him and my Mom & Dad and Don & Alicia playing cards, all the way through the last few years and his 90th birthday party. He was always so full of life!!"
"I always knew of Lawrence growing up in Random Lake~as most of us did, but really enjoyed having him as my neighbor for many years! I always loved to chat it up with him! He was a Great Man and will be missed by Many! Sorry Lawrence Family!! "
"So sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. He was a great man and always loved life to the fullest. May you now share all the great memories he left with all of you... Sympathy to you all.."