Gerald J. Miller

Gerald J. Miller

June 29, 1940 - January 22, 2023

Obituary

SUN PRAIRIE / ARLINGTON - Gerald James “Jerry” “Twitch” Miller, age 82, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, peacefully at home. He was born on June 29, 1940, in Madison, to Floyd and Josephine Miller. Jerry was married to Sharon Stiemke on Aug. 27, 1960, at Zion Lutheran Church. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1958. He also attended the Electrical Apprenticeship Program. Jerry worked as an electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 159 for 60 years.


Jerry was member of the Arlington Fire Department, Arlington Curling Club, and Lions Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing on the Mississippi River, bowling, throwing horseshoes, truck pulling, and stockcar racing.  


Jerry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sharon; children, Dawn (Tom) Precia, Greg Miller, Julie (Richard) Rittmeyer and Jill (Joe) Jenkins; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Sharon (Robert) Curtis; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Floyd Jr.; sister, Lois Frank; and nephews, Leon Dorr and Jamie Ruegsegger.


A funeral service will be held at ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, W6906 County Road K, Arlington, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, with Pastors Jacob Scott and Scott Schwertfeger officiating. Burial will follow the service and lunch will be served. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main St., Lodi, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.


Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.


The family wishes to thank Promedica Hospice Care nurse, Kathy, and the staff that provided care and support to Jerry.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Lodi

Funeral & Cremation Care

157 S. Main St.

(608) 592-3201



Events

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Visitation
Thu Jan 26, 2023 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Lodi Funeral & Cremation Care • 157 S. Main St., Lodi, WI 53555
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Visitation
Fri Jan 27, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Arlington) • W6906 county Rd K, Arlington, WI 53911
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Funeral Service
Fri Jan 27, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Arlington) • W6906 county Rd K, Arlington, WI 53911
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Graveside Service
Fri Jan 27, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery • Hwy K, Leeds Township, WI 53911
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Luncheon After Burial
Fri Jan 27, 2023 @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Arlington) • W6906 county Rd K, Arlington, WI 53911
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Maria Huston
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Our condolences to the Miller Family. It’s so difficult to lose a loved one even when they have been ill for awhile. May your memories give you comfort. Frances Jenkins, Jay and Maria Huston
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George Kroncke
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Deepest Christian Sympathy to the Miller and Stiemke families. George Kroncke
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Curt Grinde
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I extend my deepest condolences to the entire Miller family. We were fortunate to have been neighbors for so many years; had a lot of fun growing up with and attending K-12 grade with Greg. Jerry was an awesome help to my dad with his electrical expertise on my parents’ home in Maple Bluff! I wish all of you Godspeed. With kind regards, Curt Grinde
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Mary Priem Hanko
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My Sincere Sympathy to the family of Jerry. I worked with Jerry at American Girl for a few seasons. May he Rest In Peace. Mary Priem Hanko

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