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Wilma Mary Marson Miller

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Birth	:	4 Apr 1923 Shickley, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2017 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5184200, -97.6145000
Description	:	Wilma Mary (Marson) Miller was born to William and Marcella (Sullivan) Marson on April 4, 1923, in Shickley and passed away February 19, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, at the age of 93. She was one of seven daughters in the family. Wilma was born and raised on the farm with her twin sister, Wilmetta, and her five other sisters. She was the "boy" that her dad never had. She enjoyed working on the farm, gardening and helping her dad with a variety of tasks around the farm. In her teen years, her dad would load up... Read More	Wilma Mary (Marson) Miller was born to William and Marcella (Sullivan) Marson on April 4, 1923, in Shickley and passed away February 19, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, at the age of 93. She was one of seven daughters in the family. Wilma was born and raised on the farm with her twin sister, Wilmetta, and her five other sisters. She was the "boy" that her dad never had. She enjoyed working on the farm, gardening and helping her dad with a variety of tasks around the farm. In her teen years, her dad would load up all the girls and take them to town for dances. He often fell asleep on the way back home, but their trusty horse knew the way regardless. After graduating the eight grade, it was determined that her twin sister wasn't well enough to go onto high school, so Wilma stayed by her side and helped the country school teacher so that she could be there with Wilmetta. Her family spent a lot of time with their neighbors. Whenever a new barn was erected, they celebrated by having a country barn dance. Wilma worked at a local Shickley cafe and was introduced to Donald J. Miller by Don's sister, Dorothy. Wilma and Don were married on June 28, 1943, and to them three children were born--Stan (Sally) Miller, Nancy (Don) Lahners and William "Bill" (Shari) Miller. Wilma's true passion was that of a farm wife and homemaker, raising her three children. She would take homemade meals to Don in the fields everyday. She was a devout member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Geneva. Every Friday, Wilma would go visit the nuns who instructed at the Catholic school, and would leave with a grocery list. Since the nuns were unable to leave the campus, Wilma made a weekly visit to the grocery store for them. She also volunteered her time helping to clean the school. She took great joy in serving others and her church. Her faith never wavered throughout her life. After retiring from farming, Don and Wilma left the family farm and moved into town. She worked for some time at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Geneva as a cottage parent. She also had another important role which was "Grandma". Wilma spent a lot of time shuffling around her eight grandchildren, attending events and family parties and holidays. She loved watching Don give them rides around in his restored, Model A car. When asked what they remember most about the family gatherings, her kids and grandkids would instantly reply with "her angel food cake!" Although many have tried, none have been able to produce an angel food cake like Wilma! Right before Christmas of 2007, Wilma lost the love of her life, Don, to cancer. She missed him every single day. A few years later, she moved from her home in Geneva to Heritage Crossings also in Geneva. She made numerous, instant friends and was very involved with the daily activities at Heritage. She played in the bell choir and attended Catholic mass at Heritage every Wednesday. She always had a smile on her face and an iconic laugh that was unique to only her. She was a lovely lady with a hint of sarcasm coupled with a jovial outlook that made anyone around her drawn to her. She left a profound mark on those that helped care for her. She will be deeply missed by many. Wilma is survived by her three children; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren sisters, Victoria Mulvey and Francis Domenico; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Lee) Nelson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Donald J. Miller; twin sister, Wilmetta Roth; sisters, Doris Brosius, Kathryn Murray and Mary Marson; and parents William and Marcella Marson. A memorial mass was conducted on February 28, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Geneva. A rosary preceded the mass. Father Scott Courtney conducted the rosary and memorial mass. Organist Charlotte Bumgarner lead the congregational singing, "Amazing Grace," "Blessed Are They," "Here I am Lord" and "How Great Thou Art." There was a private family committal of ashes following the mass at the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Geneva. Honorary pallbearers were her eight grandchildren: Ryan Opfer, Jamie Opfer, Justin Opfer, Michelle (Miller) Sieber, Joe Miller, Heather Miller, Derek Miller and Shannon (Miller) Tebo. The Nebraska Signal March 1, 2017 page 12A col. 1 and 2

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Wilma Mary Marson Miller's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA.
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Wilma Mary Marson Miller death on 19 Feb 2017 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5184200
Longitude: -97.6145000

Family Members:

Parent

William John Marson

(1890 - 1980)

Marcella Marson

(1895 - 1967)

Spouse

Donald J. Miller

(1922 - 2007)

Siblings

Doris Agnes Marson Brosius

(1921 - 2012)

Children

Stanley J Miller

(1947 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5184200, -97.6145000

2. Geneva Cemetery
Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5359900, -97.6064900

3. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4668999, -97.7097015

4. Saint Marys Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4816700, -97.7295400

5. Chelsea Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4808006, -97.4882965

6. Fairmont Cemetery
Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6267014, -97.5674973

7. Holy Cross Cemetery
Grafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6150017, -97.7108002

8. Grafton Cemetery
Grafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6157990, -97.7106018

9. Shickley Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4166985, -97.7082977

10. Fairmont Catholic Cemetery
Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6394005, -97.5689011

11. Salem Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3945000, -97.6733000

12. Glengary Pioneer Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4518100, -97.4544100

13. Harmony Cemetery
Strang, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3788986, -97.5381012

14. Fairview Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4817009, -97.8133011

15. Bohemian Brethren Cemetery
Milligan, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5098300, -97.4058300

16. Ohiowa Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4235992, -97.4428024

17. Summit Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3656006, -97.6913986

18. Stockholm Lutheran Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4091988, -97.7767029

19. Roe Cemetery
Fairmont, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6912000, -97.5955000

20. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4213982, -97.4253006

21. Bohemian National Cemetery
Milligan, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4818993, -97.3878021

22. Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3807000, -97.4635000

23. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery South
Ohiowa, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4075012, -97.4250031

24. Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Carleton, Thayer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3499800, -97.7069800