Dolores Violet Miller

     Dolores Violet Miller, age 102 of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born on December 28, 1920, to the late Clarence Anton and Emma C. (Alexander) Neuville in the Township of Gardner, WI. Dolores was united in marriage to Robert L. Miller on November 7, 1942, at the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1995. 

     Dolores and Robert “Bob” shared 52 years of marriage and owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Sturgeon Bay for 39 years. Dolores worked by Bob’s side doing all aspects of farming, plus grew abundant vegetables for canning and the biggest, best tasting strawberries to feed her always hungry family. She cooked and served delicious meals and baked delectable desserts and pastries.

     She was a people person and active in the Moravian Women’s Fellowship, the local Farm Bureau Chapter, a 4-H leader, a charter member of the “Craft Club”, an avid bridge player, a member of the P.E.O., and a longtime card-playing-partner with her beloved sister, Bernice.

     Following Bob’s death, Dolores traded country life for the city life in Sturgeon Bay where she continued her lifelong passion for growing flowers, including looking forward to spring planting at Ben and Bonnie’s greenhouse. She remained in her home until moving to Pine Crest Village 15 months ago.

     Dolores loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, her extended family and her many friends and was always ready and willing to share wisdom and knowledge,

     Dolores is survived by her sons, Roderick (Karen) Miller of Plano, TX, and Benjamin (Bonnie) Miller of Sturgeon Bay; five grandchildren, Julie (Mark) Smith of Richardson, TX, Katie Shaffer of Plano, TX, Anthony (Laura) Miller of Custer, WI, Brooke (Cameron) Clarkson, Reno, NV, and Amber (Jon) Young, Coon Rapids, MN; eleven great-grandchildren; her sister, Bernice Meunier; daughter-in-law Corrine (William) Burcalow; and sister-in-law, Mary Jo Neuville. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

     She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Clarence “Bing” Miller; her sisters, Verna (Wilmer) Delwiche, Joanne (Rochus) Kerscher, and Genevieve (Alan) Moore; and brother, Gervase Neuville; and brothers-in-law, Raymond Meunier and Raymond (Bertha) Miller.

     Visitation for Dolores will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The Rosary will be prayed at 11:00 a.m. with the memorial service to immediately follow with Rev. Dr. Matthew R. Knapp, Sr. and Rev. Reeder Herrick officiating.

      Dolores’ family would like to extend a special thank you to Pine Crest Village and the entire staff for their excellent care and compassion. They would also like to give a big thank you to the bridge players and friends who kept Dolores involved in the game until recently.

     Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC in Sturgeon Bay are assisting the Miller family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Dolores may be shared with her family through her tribute page at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com.

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