Susan C. Miller

Susan C. Miller

April 18, 1952 - August 22, 2022

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MADISON - Susan C. Miller, age 70, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at Four Winds Manor after a long journey with Lewy body dementia. Susan was born on April 18, 1952, in Seward, Neb., the daughter of Paul and Arleen (Bauer) Curtis.

 

Susan married her high school sweetheart Dale C. Miller on April 14, 1973. A graduate of Concordia College in Seward, she was a dedicated elementary school teacher and reading specialist for over 30 years. Sue taught at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose Park, Ill., and in Nebraska for Plattsmouth Community Schools and Bellevue Public Schools. Susan was passionate about fitness and healthy cooking. She enjoyed step aerobics, hiking, bicycling, swimming, and traveling.

 

Susan was also a talented musician. She shared her gift of music as a music teacher, Sunday School teacher, piano teacher, cellist with Orchestra Omaha, and church organist.

 

Susan cared deeply about the well-being of others. She was truly kind, funny, and she loved to laugh. We will especially miss her delightful sense of humor and her beautiful smile. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mom, and grandmother.

 

Susan is survived by her husband, Dale; daughters, Sara (Jerry) Hagen and Wendy (Christian) Ledesma; grandchildren, Timmy Hagen and Santiago, Noemí, and Luis Ledesma; siblings, Stephen (Angelique) Curtis, Nancy (Brad) Brestel and David (Lisa Nesmith) Curtis; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Barry) Kolb, Betty (Chuck) Stinnett, Judy (Ron) Glenn and Pauline Miller; mother-in-law, Lorene Miller; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, Louis Miller, and brother-in-law Norman Miller.

 

A memorial service will be held at MIDVALE COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4329 Tokay Blvd., Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, with the Rev. Blake Rohrer presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the service on Monday.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midvale Community Lutheran Church or to the Susan C. Miller Scholarship Fund for students pursuing Education or Music at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis. Checks to 4029 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406. Memo: Susan C. Miller Scholarship. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

 

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Mon Aug 29, 2022 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Midvale Community Lutheran Church • 4329 Tokay Blvd, Madison, WI 53711
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Memorial Service
Mon Aug 29, 2022 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
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Luncheon After Service
Mon Aug 29, 2022 @ 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
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Jean Granahana
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Sue. I taught with her in Bellevue for many years and always enjoyed working with her. We have missed you both at Immanuel as well. Please know we are thinking of you, Dale, and your family. Praying for peace for all of you. Jean and Darrell Granahan
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Tanny Akerson
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I treasure Sue's passion for music and her love of God and his church. How delightful it was to share the organ bench with her and to accompany her on her cello. Her calm, sweet spirit will be greatly missed, just as you, Dale, are missed at Immanuel. May God's peace, which passes all understanding, be yours.
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Chuck Keene
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Dale & Family Please know I share the sorrow of Sue's death. Please know too I share your assurance of Sue's eternal life with our Saviour. In Christ's care Chuck Keene
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Karen Benson
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Our sympathies to you, Dale! Susan was a kind and gentle woman. Her gifts in education and music made a difference for many, in the schools, the community, and at Immanuel Lutheran. Peace, Karen and Mark B.
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Connie smith
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Our deepest sympathy to you Dale and to your family. Sue will be missed by many. May Jesus wrap his arms around each of our to give you peace and comfort! Connie and Curtis Smith. (Formerly Connie Schlange)
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Wilma Kuhlman
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We fondly remember times with Susan and you, Dale, while you were still in Bellevue. Susan's passion for others was still evident during our times with her during the early stages of her challenging disease. We know you will miss her and you have our deep sympathy and love. We miss you. Peace, Wendell and Wilma K.

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