Norman was the son of John Christopher Miller and his wife Wilhelmina "Minnie" Marie Stolt.
Norman served 3 years in the U.S. Army.
Norman married Marcia Gene "Marty" Griffen, daughter of Geneva Eliza "Gene" Warner and her husband Ferris William Griffen. After Ferris died in August 1927, Geneva married William Nyson in Detroit, Wayne, MI.
Marcia was born on 8/4/1923 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. She had one sibling, a brother, Thomas "Tom" Judson Griffen (5/31/1927-2/3/2004).
3 MILLER children:
1. Janet Elizabeth Miller B-1948; m. (_) Merchant.
2. David John Miller B-1950; married Christy (_).
3. Nancy Ellen Miller B-1956; m. Ronald Prieskorn.
Five grandchildren: Jennifer, Elisabeth, Jon, Rob, and Katelyn.
Seven great-grandchildren as of 2010.
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While both were in Petoskey, MI, they met, then married in Detroit at Hope Lutheran Church on June 14, 1947. They lived in the Miller family home, which was built by Norm's brick mason father. For the next 62 years he spent his entire career as a manager at Perry Oil Company in Petoskey, MI.
After retirement in 1980, they began spending their winters in Bradenton, FL, hosting Warner family reunions.
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Research: Mary E. Warner 2012.∼Norman G. Miller
(November 22, 1916 - July 19, 2010)
Norman George Miller, 93, a lifelong resident of Petoskey, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
He was born November 22, 1916 to John and Minnie (Stolt) Miller. During WWII he served 3 1/2 years with the US Army and was awarded three purple hearts. He was a long time employee of the Perry Oil Company, selflessly giving his time to customers and clients. Norm's long life enabled him to be recognized as the longest member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Norm met Marcia Griffen, a Petoskey High School teacher, after returning home from his military service. They were married on June 14, 1947. They raised their three children in a brick house built by Norm's father. He enjoyed frequent boat trips with friends and family on Crooked and Burt Lakes;
After retiring in 1980, Norm and Marcia spent many winters in Bradenton, FL. He enjoyed biking, golfing and playing euchre.
Norm lived his life every day demonstrating his care for others, putting their needs before his own. He was an environmentalist long before the word was invented. He was a quiet man whose actions spoke louder than his words.
Norm is survived by his wife, Marcia; his sister, Grace Ramsby; his children, Janet Merchant, David (Christy) Miller, and Nancy (Ron) Prieskorn; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Elisabeth, Jon, Rob, and Katelyn; and his great grandchildren, Declan, Ethan, Roldan, Avery, Arya, and Makenzie.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July23 at 1:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey. The family will be available at 12:30pm to receive visitors in the church's Westminster Room. A graveside service for family members will follow the memorial service.
Norm made a practice of giving to others in need, so the family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Little Traverse Bay, the Salvation Army or a worthy charity of your choosing.
Norman served 3 years in the U.S. Army.
Norman married Marcia Gene "Marty" Griffen, daughter of Geneva Eliza "Gene" Warner and her husband Ferris William Griffen. After Ferris died in August 1927, Geneva married William Nyson in Detroit, Wayne, MI.
Marcia was born on 8/4/1923 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. She had one sibling, a brother, Thomas "Tom" Judson Griffen (5/31/1927-2/3/2004).
3 MILLER children:
1. Janet Elizabeth Miller B-1948; m. (_) Merchant.
2. David John Miller B-1950; married Christy (_).
3. Nancy Ellen Miller B-1956; m. Ronald Prieskorn.
Five grandchildren: Jennifer, Elisabeth, Jon, Rob, and Katelyn.
Seven great-grandchildren as of 2010.
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While both were in Petoskey, MI, they met, then married in Detroit at Hope Lutheran Church on June 14, 1947. They lived in the Miller family home, which was built by Norm's brick mason father. For the next 62 years he spent his entire career as a manager at Perry Oil Company in Petoskey, MI.
After retirement in 1980, they began spending their winters in Bradenton, FL, hosting Warner family reunions.
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Research: Mary E. Warner 2012.∼Norman G. Miller
(November 22, 1916 - July 19, 2010)
Norman George Miller, 93, a lifelong resident of Petoskey, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
He was born November 22, 1916 to John and Minnie (Stolt) Miller. During WWII he served 3 1/2 years with the US Army and was awarded three purple hearts. He was a long time employee of the Perry Oil Company, selflessly giving his time to customers and clients. Norm's long life enabled him to be recognized as the longest member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Norm met Marcia Griffen, a Petoskey High School teacher, after returning home from his military service. They were married on June 14, 1947. They raised their three children in a brick house built by Norm's father. He enjoyed frequent boat trips with friends and family on Crooked and Burt Lakes;
After retiring in 1980, Norm and Marcia spent many winters in Bradenton, FL. He enjoyed biking, golfing and playing euchre.
Norm lived his life every day demonstrating his care for others, putting their needs before his own. He was an environmentalist long before the word was invented. He was a quiet man whose actions spoke louder than his words.
Norm is survived by his wife, Marcia; his sister, Grace Ramsby; his children, Janet Merchant, David (Christy) Miller, and Nancy (Ron) Prieskorn; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Elisabeth, Jon, Rob, and Katelyn; and his great grandchildren, Declan, Ethan, Roldan, Avery, Arya, and Makenzie.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July23 at 1:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey. The family will be available at 12:30pm to receive visitors in the church's Westminster Room. A graveside service for family members will follow the memorial service.
Norm made a practice of giving to others in need, so the family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Little Traverse Bay, the Salvation Army or a worthy charity of your choosing.
Norman was the son of John Christopher Miller and his wife Wilhelmina "Minnie" Marie Stolt.
Norman served 3 years in the U.S. Army.
Norman married Marcia Gene "Marty" Griffen, daughter of Geneva Eliza "Gene" Warner and her husband Ferris William Griffen. After Ferris died in August 1927, Geneva married William Nyson in Detroit, Wayne, MI.
Marcia was born on 8/4/1923 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. She had one sibling, a brother, Thomas "Tom" Judson Griffen (5/31/1927-2/3/2004).
3 MILLER children:
1. Janet Elizabeth Miller B-1948; m. (_) Merchant.
2. David John Miller B-1950; married Christy (_).
3. Nancy Ellen Miller B-1956; m. Ronald Prieskorn.
Five grandchildren: Jennifer, Elisabeth, Jon, Rob, and Katelyn.
Seven great-grandchildren as of 2010.
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While both were in Petoskey, MI, they met, then married in Detroit at Hope Lutheran Church on June 14, 1947. They lived in the Miller family home, which was built by Norm's brick mason father. For the next 62 years he spent his entire career as a manager at Perry Oil Company in Petoskey, MI.
After retirement in 1980, they began spending their winters in Bradenton, FL, hosting Warner family reunions.
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Research: Mary E. Warner 2012.∼Norman G. Miller
(November 22, 1916 - July 19, 2010)
Norman George Miller, 93, a lifelong resident of Petoskey, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
He was born November 22, 1916 to John and Minnie (Stolt) Miller. During WWII he served 3 1/2 years with the US Army and was awarded three purple hearts. He was a long time employee of the Perry Oil Company, selflessly giving his time to customers and clients. Norm's long life enabled him to be recognized as the longest member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Norm met Marcia Griffen, a Petoskey High School teacher, after returning home from his military service. They were married on June 14, 1947. They raised their three children in a brick house built by Norm's father. He enjoyed frequent boat trips with friends and family on Crooked and Burt Lakes;
After retiring in 1980, Norm and Marcia spent many winters in Bradenton, FL. He enjoyed biking, golfing and playing euchre.
Norm lived his life every day demonstrating his care for others, putting their needs before his own. He was an environmentalist long before the word was invented. He was a quiet man whose actions spoke louder than his words.
Norm is survived by his wife, Marcia; his sister, Grace Ramsby; his children, Janet Merchant, David (Christy) Miller, and Nancy (Ron) Prieskorn; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Elisabeth, Jon, Rob, and Katelyn; and his great grandchildren, Declan, Ethan, Roldan, Avery, Arya, and Makenzie.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July23 at 1:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey. The family will be available at 12:30pm to receive visitors in the church's Westminster Room. A graveside service for family members will follow the memorial service.
Norm made a practice of giving to others in need, so the family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Little Traverse Bay, the Salvation Army or a worthy charity of your choosing.
Norman served 3 years in the U.S. Army.
Norman married Marcia Gene "Marty" Griffen, daughter of Geneva Eliza "Gene" Warner and her husband Ferris William Griffen. After Ferris died in August 1927, Geneva married William Nyson in Detroit, Wayne, MI.
Marcia was born on 8/4/1923 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. She had one sibling, a brother, Thomas "Tom" Judson Griffen (5/31/1927-2/3/2004).
3 MILLER children:
1. Janet Elizabeth Miller B-1948; m. (_) Merchant.
2. David John Miller B-1950; married Christy (_).
3. Nancy Ellen Miller B-1956; m. Ronald Prieskorn.
Five grandchildren: Jennifer, Elisabeth, Jon, Rob, and Katelyn.
Seven great-grandchildren as of 2010.
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While both were in Petoskey, MI, they met, then married in Detroit at Hope Lutheran Church on June 14, 1947. They lived in the Miller family home, which was built by Norm's brick mason father. For the next 62 years he spent his entire career as a manager at Perry Oil Company in Petoskey, MI.
After retirement in 1980, they began spending their winters in Bradenton, FL, hosting Warner family reunions.
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Research: Mary E. Warner 2012.∼Norman G. Miller
(November 22, 1916 - July 19, 2010)
Norman George Miller, 93, a lifelong resident of Petoskey, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
He was born November 22, 1916 to John and Minnie (Stolt) Miller. During WWII he served 3 1/2 years with the US Army and was awarded three purple hearts. He was a long time employee of the Perry Oil Company, selflessly giving his time to customers and clients. Norm's long life enabled him to be recognized as the longest member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Norm met Marcia Griffen, a Petoskey High School teacher, after returning home from his military service. They were married on June 14, 1947. They raised their three children in a brick house built by Norm's father. He enjoyed frequent boat trips with friends and family on Crooked and Burt Lakes;
After retiring in 1980, Norm and Marcia spent many winters in Bradenton, FL. He enjoyed biking, golfing and playing euchre.
Norm lived his life every day demonstrating his care for others, putting their needs before his own. He was an environmentalist long before the word was invented. He was a quiet man whose actions spoke louder than his words.
Norm is survived by his wife, Marcia; his sister, Grace Ramsby; his children, Janet Merchant, David (Christy) Miller, and Nancy (Ron) Prieskorn; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Elisabeth, Jon, Rob, and Katelyn; and his great grandchildren, Declan, Ethan, Roldan, Avery, Arya, and Makenzie.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July23 at 1:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey. The family will be available at 12:30pm to receive visitors in the church's Westminster Room. A graveside service for family members will follow the memorial service.
Norm made a practice of giving to others in need, so the family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Little Traverse Bay, the Salvation Army or a worthy charity of your choosing.
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