The Life of Sylvester Martin Miller

 I t is with great regret that we announce that, on 7/9/2023, Sylvester (Sy) Martin Miller has passed. Sy was born on November 10, 1929 at his family farm in Hope, MN. After 8 th  grade, he worked passionately in many jobs, including the National Guard, Owatonna Tool Company, and Miller’s Sharpening Services. One of Sy’s great passions was polka music. He met his wife, Marjean Miller, at a dance and they didn’t stop dancing or playing music for 65 years . Together they raised their 2 children, Frank and Beverly, with the belief that you should always be honest, listen, and show respect. Their lessons were shared with his sister Veronica, his 4 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In leu of a donation, we ask that those reading this put extra effort to be more honest, listen, and show respect to others this week. Sy will be remembered for his morals, always having a sense of humor, sharing his table with friends and family, and for his everlasting love. A m...

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Location: Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna Time: August 12, 10am-noon... maybe later

On Nov 7, 2011, Peter Miller was given a homework assignment to interview grandpa. Here are the questions and answers for this assignment: DID YOU HAVE A NICKNAME?  WHAT? Yes, when I was about 14 years old my niece was about 2 years old. She couldn't say my name Sylvester so she started calling me   Sy .    Sy  has been my nick name ever since then. WHERE/WHEN WERE YOU BORN? I was born in the farm house that my parents lived in, in Hope, MN. I was born November 10, 1929. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO FOR FUN WHEN GROWING UP? As a very young boy I loved playing in the dirt and making mud pies. An older brother and a younger sister also made mud pies with me and the we'd just throw them away. I played a snare drum and my dad played a violin in the dining room. We played polka's and waltz's together. Their was a river that ran through the pasture of my parents farm. I used a stick with a hook on the end of it for catching bullhead fish. I had lots of fun going...

Wife: Marjean Miller Daughter: Beverly Schroeder Son: Frank Miller Grandchildren: Peter Miller, Elinor Holm, Jerad Schroeder, Kellen Schroeder Siblings and spouse: Agnes and Tony Senlychiki, Albina and Bill Brothen, Anna and Art Schlingers, Andrew and Ann Miller, Charlie and Jane Miller, Frank and Anna Miller, Marie and Joe Wenci, Margaret and Darrel VanSickie, Tony and Genevieve Miller, Wendel and Irene Miller, Veronica and Leo Shaw