"Please accept our condolences. As Roy's younger cousin, I remember him as a smiling and jovial member of the Miller family. We are so sad in hearing of his passing."
In loving memory of
Menroy Henry Miller
November 27, 1930 - March 5, 2014
Menroy H. Miller
Mr. Roy Miller, of Port Washington, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 5, 2014 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Roy was born November 27, 1930 in Sheboygan, the son of William and Annetta Fox Miller. Roy grew up on the family farm in Random Lake, and graduated from Random Lake High School in 1949. After high school, Roy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. On September 29, 1962, he was united in marriage with Beverly Grimm in Random Lake. The couple lived in Milwaukee before moving to Port Washington in 1976. For 43 years, Roy was a supervisor at WH Brady in Glendale. Roy was a dedicated and involved member of St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church in Port Washington. For many years, he volunteered at Fish Day with the St. Peter's Men Club. He had also been a member of the Hamm-Miller American Legion Post #145, and enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing sheepshead and cribbage. Roy is survived by his wife Beverly of Port Washington and their three children: Teresa (Sean) Beck of Hudson, FL, Renee (Mike) Bernardy of Port Washington and David (June) Miller of Grafton. He is further survived by 7 grandchildren, brothers Merlin (Delores) of Greenbush and William (Marilyn) of Random Lake, brother-in-law Michael Grimm of Germantown, sisters-in-law: Marge Miller and Pearl Miller, both of Random Lake, Carol Jarosch of Brown Deer, Earline Grimm and Linda Grimm, both of FL, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his son Ted, brothers Gilbert, Harold and Jimmy Miller, and brother-in-law Don Grimm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Friday, March 7 at St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin Ave., Port Washington. Father Patrick Wendt will officiate. Roy will be laid to rest at St. Mary Parish Cemetery in Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the church on Friday from 10AM-12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is honored to be serving the family.
Tributes
"Dear Miller Family, I am so sorry for your loss. It is difficult to loose a loved one. May you remember him fondly for a life well lived. Dawn Kultgen-Kroehn"
" My wife and I both worked with Roy at Brady. Sat with Roy and his wife at many Brady functions and enjoyed both their company. Will sadly miss his humor,his interesting stories and his friendship. Emil and Denise Zinke"
"Beverly, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your extended family. May God grant you comfort, peace, and strength to get you through. Russ & Carla Stahl"
"My best memories are working, bowling, golfing with Roy. And then having a drink or 2."
"many fond memories so sorry Bev Cathy Bemis"
"I always enjoyed chatting with Roy, whether is was about his many years at WH Brady (checking if he knew same people I knew when I worked there) and of course... his Golf game at Hawthorne Hills. We shared the Love of Golf. I'll miss his smile and it will be hard not asking Bev " How is Roy ?" I Pray to God for Blessings over his Loving Family ! "
"Dear Beverly and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you. We sure will miss him at McDonalds group. We had many good laughs. Thinking of you all at this time and sorry we will not be able to attend his service as we are in Florida till April 6th. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Ken and Joy Hoard"