Gerard “Gerry” Miller, age 75 of Waupaca, WI passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at ThedaCare Appleton Medical Center.
He was born on February 26, 1949, the son of Louis and Helen (Long) Miller. Gerry married Joyce Roesler on September 13, 1969, and they celebrated 54 years together. He proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1971. He was an active member of American Legion Post 391, Fremont chapter, assisting with brat fries and chicken barbeques. Gerry was privileged to be a participant on the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight in October 2021.
Gerry is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Miller of Waupaca, WI; his children Todd (Barbie) Miller of Eagan, MN, Terri Miller of Brown Deer, WI, Torri (Mark) Pietras of Muskego, WI and Tyler (Shannon) Miller of Amherst; 10 grandchildren-Katie, Seth, Zoe, Micah, Olivia, Jack, Max, Preston, Jacoby and Crosby; his brother, Jim (Joanna) Miller of Neenah, WI; his sister Sandy (Fred) Yaekel of Waupaca, other relatives and friends and his four-legged best friend, Rudy.
Gerry was preceded in death by his parents-Louis and Helen Miller, brother-Jeffrey Miller and sister-Jeanne Dieke.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Victory Church in Waupaca, WI. Reverend Philip Thompson will officiate. A memorial gathering will be held at the church on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11a.m. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family would like to thank his nurse Sam, and all of the staff at AMC.