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Arvid Miller Obituary

Arvid Henry Miller, 93, of Red Wing, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at Madonna Towers in Rochester.  
    He was born June 8, 1924 in Red Wing to Reinhart and Helen (Betcher) Miller.  He grew up in Lake City working on the family farm and neighboring farms as a hired hand.  On Sept. 8, 1951 he married Betty Pruter at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lincoln.  They lived in Oak Center until moving to Red Wing in 1955.  Arvid worked at the Red Wing Sewer Pipe Company, Red Wing Malting Company, and last as the care taker at Oakwood Cemetery where he worked until his retirement a couple years ago.  Betty died May 29, 2013.  Arvid was a member at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Wing.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and telling stories.  
    He is survived by his children, Linda (John) Karges of Minneapolis, Lila (Phillip) Steber of West St. Paul, Barbara Miller of Rochester, Faye Miller of Annandale, Larry (Cathy) Miller of Wasilla, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Leland Miller, Melva Wiebusch, Delaine Kline andNancy Johnson.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; great-grandson, David Steber; siblings, Mary Ann Hinck, Winnifred Yorde, Diane Costello, Judy Sommerfield, Willard, Melvin, Haven Miller.
    Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Todd Engel officiating.  Burial will take place at Burnside Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel in Red Wing and for one hour prior to the funeral Monday at the church.  Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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