1945
James
2015
James Miller
November 6, 1945 — January 15, 2015
James Miller, 69 of rural Battle Lake died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his home under the care of Lakeland Hospice and surrounded by his loving family.
James Henry Miller was born on November 6, 1945 in Hazen, North Dakota the son of Henry and Frieda (Kilber) Miller. He was baptized and confirmed in Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Stanton, North Dakota and graduated from the Stanton High School in 1963. Jim attended the North Dakota School of Science for two years graduating as an Electrician. He served six years with the North Dakota Army Reserves.
Jim and Donna Isaak were married on November 29, 1968, in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Center, North Dakota. After their marriage they lived in Bismarck where Jim worked as an electrician with IBEW, traveling to many different job locations. In 1986, they moved to Coon Rapids, Minnesota where he was employed as an electrician, then worked seven years for Lucent Technology as an Installation Supervisor before starting with Premier Electric, spending twelve years as an electrician at the St. Paul-Minneapolis International Airport. In 2002, they built their home on Clitherall Lake and in 2009, retired to their lake home. Jim enjoyed snowmobiling, working in his shop, fishing with his grandsons, playing Pinochle, and especially being with his family and friends. He was a member of the IBEW Union, various snowmobile clubs, the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church where he was very active with the Men's Group.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; two sons and their families, Chad (Chris) Miller, grandsons Alex and Nathan of Elk Mound, Wisc. and Brett (Mare) Miller, granddaughter Tehryn Odermann of West Fargo, N.D.; brother, Kerry (Nancy) Miller of Stanton, N.D.; sister, Debby Forsberg of Tempe, Az.; and by numerous relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Frieda Miller.
Memorials preferred to the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church Sign Fund.
"Ziggy zaggy, ziggy zaggy, hoi, hoi, hoi"
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Monday, January 19, 2015 at the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, rural Battle Lake
Visitation: Sunday from 4 to 7 pm with a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm at the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church and one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Clergy: Rev. Ali Haugerud
Interment: Eagle lake Church Cemetery
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James Henry Miller was born on November 6, 1945 in Hazen, North Dakota the son of Henry and Frieda (Kilber) Miller. He was baptized and confirmed in Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Stanton, North Dakota and graduated from the Stanton High School in 1963. Jim attended the North Dakota School of Science for two years graduating as an Electrician. He served six years with the North Dakota Army Reserves.
Jim and Donna Isaak were married on November 29, 1968, in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Center, North Dakota. After their marriage they lived in Bismarck where Jim worked as an electrician with IBEW, traveling to many different job locations. In 1986, they moved to Coon Rapids, Minnesota where he was employed as an electrician, then worked seven years for Lucent Technology as an Installation Supervisor before starting with Premier Electric, spending twelve years as an electrician at the St. Paul-Minneapolis International Airport. In 2002, they built their home on Clitherall Lake and in 2009, retired to their lake home. Jim enjoyed snowmobiling, working in his shop, fishing with his grandsons, playing Pinochle, and especially being with his family and friends. He was a member of the IBEW Union, various snowmobile clubs, the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church where he was very active with the Men's Group.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; two sons and their families, Chad (Chris) Miller, grandsons Alex and Nathan of Elk Mound, Wisc. and Brett (Mare) Miller, granddaughter Tehryn Odermann of West Fargo, N.D.; brother, Kerry (Nancy) Miller of Stanton, N.D.; sister, Debby Forsberg of Tempe, Az.; and by numerous relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Frieda Miller.
Memorials preferred to the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church Sign Fund.
"Ziggy zaggy, ziggy zaggy, hoi, hoi, hoi"
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Monday, January 19, 2015 at the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, rural Battle Lake
Visitation: Sunday from 4 to 7 pm with a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm at the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church and one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Clergy: Rev. Ali Haugerud
Interment: Eagle lake Church Cemetery
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