James Ronald Miller
October 06, 1946 - September 24, 2012
Obituary
MIDDLETON-James “Jim” Miller, age 65, of Middleton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 6, 1946, in Madison, the son of Angeline and Lewis Miller. Following graduation from West High School in 1964, he served in the U.S. Navy for four years. Jim started at Madison Gas & Electric in 1969, as a lineman and after 39 years, he retired from MG&E in 2008, as director of construction and operations. He was actively involved with his son’s sports as a soccer coach, served as President of the Elvehjem Neighborhood Association, and enjoyed being Santa Claus for the neighborhood Christmas visits. During his retirement, Jim enjoyed golfing, spending time with his granddaughter, and having an active role at the Grieg Social Club as treasurer. He is survived by his sons, Christopher (Andrea) Miller of Madison and Andrew Miller of Madison; granddaughter, Tiffany Miller; brothers, Bill (Anita Shelare) Miller of Lakewood Ranch, Fla. and Gerald (Betty) Miller of Bradenton, Fla., and their children and grandchildren; many other nieces and nephews; other relatives and dear friends; and he will also be missed by his beloved dog, Sam. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of UW Hospital for the wonderful care they provided. He was a caring and generous father, papa, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.
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Karen
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Oh Jim my friend, I will miss you so.
We had a lot of fun and wonderful, wonderful talks together. You are such a giving person, always ready to help anyone that needed it. I sometimes wonder if people new just how giving you really were. When I think of you I smile and am so lucky to have had you in my life.
Andy, Tiffany and Chris, bless you all
Dad, Papa, will always be a bright light in your life and he is proud and smiling on all of you .
I will not be able to attend service as I will be out of town visiting my mother. Believe me I will be there in memory.
Jim, Goodbye..........all my Love Karen
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Mary Weber
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To the family of Jim,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim. He was such a wonderful man! As you are aware, he was so proud of his sons and absolutely ADORED his granddaughter! he touched everyone in such a special way because of his kindness, his enthusiam and his wonderful sense of humor. He will be so dearly missed by all of us whose life he touched in any way. But most of all, know he will continue to touch our hearts and souls forever.
Sincerely,
Mary Weber and Harry Williams
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Kristi
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My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the Miller family.I will miss my buddy Jim very very much,I regret I will not be able to attend the services for my friend but I will be there in spirit.You will be truly truly missed rest in peace Jim.
Kristi Gilmore
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Jim Riggio
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To the Miller Family:
I had the pleasure of working closely with Jim twice in a lifetime.We began a year apart at MGE and were on several projects together, we were able to get to know one another in our personal lives through different social events.Then after almost 20 years,I came back as a service provider to MGE,and Jim (lucky for me) was my client contact.We again renewed old stories and enjoyed similiar tales of our new lives.He was a caring man, he was a fun man.I remember the statement he made to me early in my return in 2001, "dont forget where you got started in this business", I didnt and he knew it.When I left the scene 7 years later, he came to my farewell gathering,again as a friend and co-worker, he respected me for my qualities and I the same of him.GOD Bless him and keep him..He is watching over us...
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George and Tama Lynn Frazier
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The patrons from Wilson's bar and grille wish to extend their deepest condolences to those who cared deeply for the family of James Miller.
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Tom and Erin Coogan
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Our deepest sympathy goes out to Jim’s (Mr. Miller) family, especially our very good friends Chris and Andrea Miller. What a wonderful wedding we all got to be a part of in early September. Judging by the smiles on Jim’s face throughout the weekend, it was obvious how excited he was for his son and the new addition to his family.
In my talks with Jim throughout the joyful weekend, you could tell how proud he was of the man Chris has become. It is clear that Chris will carry on Jim’s legacy of being an “all-around good guy.”
We feel so very sorry for your loss Chris, Andrea, Andy and the rest of the Miller family.
The Coogan’s