Gerald F Miller

MADISON- His troubles are over. Jerry returned home on March 8, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born during the record-breaking heat wave in 1934 to Elsie G. (Farnsworth) and Herbert H. Miller of Middleton, Wis.

Jerry graduated from Middleton High School, enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. After that experience he told us to never volunteer for anything.

Jerry was united in marriage to Patricia Harrington.  They had three children: Jennie, Linda and Jeff. He was employed as a sheet metal journeyman in residential construction, installing HVAC systems in many homes in the Madison area.
 

Jerry was an avid reader of obituaries. He would chuckle when he came across one saying the person was an avid hunter.

In keeping with Jerry's wishes, we share the following:

Jerry never hunted or fished avids. Never even seen an avid.

He enjoyed being outdoors, reading, gardening and spending time at the farm. Running his dogs in field trials was his passion. His last hound, The Ace of Spades, won many trophies and was a rock star at the dog parks he visited.  Never was there a more spoiled hound. Jerry followed home talent baseball, the Badgers, Brewers, Bucks and the Green Bay Packers.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Jennie; son, Jeff; and grandchildren, Eric (Becca) Slavens and Miranda Therrian and two great granddaughters, Alison and Alexis. He is further survived by his sisters, Elaine (Miller) Harrop and Joyce (Miller) Raisbeck; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda M. Miller-Slavens; his parents; and brother, Wayne Miller.

A private service will be held. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at a later date.

Happy trails to you until we meet again. Gone but never forgotten. Love you forever.

Donations to Agrace HospiceCare are suggested.

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

Gunderson West

Funeral & Cremation Care

7435 University Ave.

(608) 831-6761