Orrie Miller

Orrie L. Miller, age 84 years, of Hillsboro, went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 30, 2009.  He resided at Heritage Manor in Elroy, Wisconsin.

He was born on April 18, 1925 to Bernard and Rhoda (Murray) Miller in Sauk County, Wisconsin.  Orrie was united in marriage to Evelyn Clark on June 9, 1945 at her Parent’s home at Jug Creek.  They farmed for many years in the Town of Woodland until 1980 when they moved into Hillsboro.  In addition to his work on the farm he hauled milk, can and bulk, and they also did a lot of custom haying work, he also worked at a mink ranch when he was younger.  Orrie was active in the community, as a member of the Hillsboro Wesleyan Church serving on various boards and helping out when needed, served on the Wisconsin Dairies Board, the Town of Woodland Board and Hillsboro City Council.

Orrie is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn of Hillsboro and their five children, Carolyn (Eugene) Barreau of Cazenovia, Dennis (Kay) Miller of Hillsboro, Charlotte (Daniel) Shore of Hillsboro, Donald (Mary) Miller of Wonewoc, and Dale (Judy) Miller of Wonewoc; they had 21 Grandchildren and Spouses and 41 Great-Grandchildren.  He is also survived by 5 sisters, Hazel Winchell of Viroqua, Marie Nottestad of Beloit, Joyce Ruetten of LaCrosse, Lucille Frye of Waunakee, and Hilda DeLong of Grand Island, New York; two brothers, Melvin “Bud” Miller of LaValle and Gordon Miller of Cross Plains and further survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.  He was preceded in death by his Parents, a sister, Grace and three brothers, Ralph, Lloyd and Harry.