Carl “Butch” S. Miller
Friday, June 13, 1947
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Age:
68 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday June 03, 2016
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Friday June 03, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Notes
Military Honors will be held directly in the church parking lot following the mass
Friday, June 13, 1947
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Age:
68 years old
Friday, June 13, 1947
Date of Death:
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Age:
68 years old
Carl “Butch” S. Miller
The Memorial Mass for Carl S. “Butch” Miller will be at 11:00am Friday, June 3rd, 2016 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester, MN. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the mass at the church.
Mr. Miller, 68, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Austin, MN, died Tuesday, May 31st at his home. Carl was born June 13th, 1947 in Rochester, MN to Carl J. and Lorraine (Lica) Miller.
The family moved to Austin, MN in 1952, where he attended school and was a member of Pacelli High School’s Class of 1965. He went into the United States Army in April of 1966. During his time in the Army, he was with the 508th Airborne, 8th Special Forces and 101st Airborne; with which he went to Vietnam. His last night in the field, he was wounded and spent 70 days in various hospitals. Afterward, he finished his time with the 82nd Airborne. During this time, Carl received 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Air Medals, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He married the love of his life, Mary J. (Felten) Miller May 15th, 1971 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek, MN. The couple settled in Rochester, MN where he worked for the USPS until 1974. He was self employed, Miller Tree and Landscaping, from 1974-1986. In 1986, he began working for the Minnesota Department of Transportation in Bridge Maintenance and eventually transferred to Highway Maintenance in 1991; where he spent the remainder of his career until his retirement in 2013.
Carl loved working on classic cars and attending car shows, fishing, listening to as well as collecting oldies rock and roll records and above all, spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife Mary Miller; their two sons, Steven (Nicole) Miller of Rochester, MN, and Jeremy Miller of Rochester, MN; their daughter Heather Miller; three grandchildren, Ethan, Adyson and Carter; his brothers and sisters; Harold “Bud” (Barb) Miller of Austin, MN, Wayne (Sue Urness) Miller of Rochester, MN, Adrian Mike Miller of Oakdale, MN, Rita (Tom) Frandle of Austin, MN, Linda (Jim) Busby of Stewartville, MN. He is survived by his brothers-in-law who held a special place in his heart: Mike (Brenda) Felten, Cloquet, MN, Terry Felten of Monroe, IA, Craig Felten of Rochester, MN, Patrick Felten of Austin, MN, and Daniel (Estee) Felten of Spanaway, WA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Carl was predeceased by his parents, Carl J. and Lorraine (Lica) Miller.
Internment to be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been made by Macken Funeral Home. Online condolences are welcome at https://mackenfuneralhome.com/
Condolences
The family of Carl “Butch” S. Miller has received the following condolences.
My heart goes out to the entire Miller Family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary and Family,
Our thoughts go out to you during this difficult time. May the strength of your family and friends surround you as you move through the next weeks and months. Mom (Ginger) and Grandma Delaney wanted me to pass their condolences to each of you.
Brenda Ingalls Hanson and Family
Mary Jo and family:
Carl was a great person to work with.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of you in your loss.
Deepest condolences to the Miller family. Thinking of you all during this time.
One of the saddest things I have ever seen is a US Veteran fighting a fight he cannot win. He was my good friend as well as a fellow VietNam veteran. We had many talks about the war. We all wanted to get back to the "world" and be with family and friends. Save me a spot maybe you can beat me in cards again. Not goodbye......see you later.
Have a good one Chuck.
I am so sorry for your loss - Puddin Pop was a wonderful man that will be missed greatly. Prayers are being sent your way.
Mary Jo and family, Butch was one of a kind and an awesome man, husband and father. We will always cherish our memories with him and the family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Tim and Merri Murphy
Mary, Steve and family, please accept my sincere condolences. Carl was one of the most kind and caring people I have known. He was hard working, conscientious and dedicated to his MnDot family and always there when needed. He suffered for years as a result of his injuries during his service to his country in Vietnam Nam. He spoke often of his family and was so proud of all of you. May God bestow his blessings on all of you and may you cherish his memory forever.
Heather, Mary, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. It is so hard to lose a Dad, Husband, Brother, Grandpa. Butch was a true hero, we were so blessed
to have known him. Thank you for your service to our country dear Butch. Thanks for taking care of us all. A truly wonderful soul.
Mary my heart goes out to you and your family. Continued prayers of healing and sstrength for the entire family. I love you my dear friend!
Sending major bear hugs to you.
Mary and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember Butch. May the love of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Keep the wonderful memories close and cherish all the wonderful time spent together. He's flying high, watching over all of us.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers to all of your family.
Gene and Peg Duenow