Arvid Henry Miller, age 93, of Red Wing, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Madonna Towers in Rochester. He was born June 8, 1924 in Red Wing to Reinhart and Helen (Betcher) Miller. He grew up in Lake City working on the family farm and neighboring farms as a hired hand. On September 8, 1951 he married Betty Pruter at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lincoln. They lived in Oak Center until moving to Red Wing in 1955. Arvid worked at the Red Wing Sewer Pipe Company, Red Wing Malting Company, and last as the care taker at Oakwood Cemetery where he worked until his retirement a couple years ago. Betty died May 29, 2013. Arvid was a member at St. John's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and telling stories.
He is survived by his children, Linda (John) Karges of Minneapolis, Lila (Phillip) Steber of West St. Paul, Barbara Miller of Rochester, Faye Miller of Annandale, Larry (Cathy) Miller of Wasilla, AK; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Leland Miller, Melva Wiebusch, Delaine Kline, Nancy Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; grandson, David Steber; siblings, Mary Ann Hinck, Winnifred Yorde, Diane Costello, Judy Sommerfield, Willard, Melvin, Haven Miller.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 16, 2017 at St. John's Lutheran Church with Reverend Todd Engel officiating. Burial will take place at Burnside Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel in Red Wing and for one hour prior to the funeral Monday at the church. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
OCT
15.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home - Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum St,
Red Wing, MN 55066
Visitation
OCT
16.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
St. John's Lutheran Church - Red Wing
425 East Ave
Red Wing
Funeral Service
OCT
16.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT)
St. John's Lutheran- RW
Red Wing, MN 55066