Catherine Anna Miller's Obituary
Catherine Anna Miller (nee Burg), age 95, died on February 23, 2018, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Catherine was born on September 10, 1922 in Casper, Wyoming, but lived in Racine for more than 70 years. She married Harold Miller on May 15, 1948. After a 67 year marriage, Harold died at age 94 on February 23, 2016. After Harold’s death, Catherine moved to assisted living in Ann Arbor near her daughter, Kristine.
Catherine remained at home until her three children were in school. She then worked at Park High School, first in the library, and then in the Blue school office for over 25 years. Catherine and her family enjoyed many wonderful vacations in a pop up trailer, and, once the children had grown, Catherine and Harold started traveling overseas. Catherine created a home where everyone who entered enjoyed her cooking, playing cards, and their company. All family members stood a little taller because of the atmosphere of love and respect that emanated from their home.
Catherine is survived by her children: William (Margaret) Miller, Kristine Miller-Pinti (Ben), and Jeff (Felicity) Miller; grandchildren: Rachel (Andy) Albrecht, Grace Miller, Emma (Paul) Schoeneberger, Christopher (Sequoya) Miller, Elizabeth (Jeff) Hoffmann, John Miller, Nathan Pinti, and Ryan Pinti; two great grandchildren: Adelene Rose Albrecht and Luke Hoffmann; a sister, Loretta Wahlen; a sister-in-law, Elsie Rashleger; three great nephews: Abe, Noah, and Jacob Michelson, who kept Harold and Catherine company on Thursday nights for many years. Catherine was also blessed with many caring nieces and nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law; Cal Wahlen, Stan Miller, and Larry Rashleger; one sister-in-law, Ellen Miller, and one nephew, Ward Wahlen.
A funeral service for Catherine will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home (1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine, WI) with Pastor Marcy Wieties officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Catherine will be interred privately at Graceland Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
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