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ALLEN F. MILLER

Allen F. Miller, 67, of Elk River, Minn., formerly of this area, died Oct. 29, 2001, in Elk River. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at Dare’s Funeral Home in Elk River.

Allen was born May 2, 1934, in Hazen to Fred and Ella (Wolf) Miller. Allen attended school in Hazen through the eighth grade and then began working on the family farm and later helped build the Garrison Dam.  He was drafted and served in the Army from 1957-1959. While in the service, he studied automotive repair and maintenance. He received the Marksman (Carbine) good conduct medal commendation. He then served in the Army Reserve, was recalled on Oct. 9, 1961, and honorably discharged on Aug. 3, 1962.

He married Diane B. Bray on Sept. 14, 1963. They lived in Crystal, Maple Grove, Shorewood, Richmond and Elk River during their 38 years together. Allen studied welding at a Vo-Tech school and worked mostly in sheet metal manufacturing, welding, and as a foreman.

Allen was a strong, quiet, hard working father and family orientated man. He added on half of a house, helped raise four children, and remodeled a cabin all while working full time and many part time jobs. He enjoyed being involved in his community, his church, and leading activities that his children were involved in.  Allen was always a farmer at heart and enjoyed working outside with his hands. He loved to hunt, travel, play cards and being with friends and relatives. He was fortunately able to retire at the age of 54.  During the last ten years, he endured and recovered from three major strokes yet he was still able to live a full life.

He is survived by his wife, Diane; two sons, Curtis (Lori) Miller, of Otsego, Minn.; Troy Miller of Coon Rapids, Minn.; two daughters, Debra (Ivan) Carver of Robbinsdale, Minn., Christi Miller of Zimmerman, Minn.; his brothers and sisters, Irene (Elmer) Richter, of Hazen, Leland (Colleen) Miller of Montosano, Wash., Vernon (Gisela) Miller, of Kent, Wash., June Prowse of Santa, Calif., Howard (Wanda) Miller of Kennewick, Wash., Stanley (Kay) Miller of Beulah, Arlo (Gail) Miller of Minden, Nev.; four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Wayne and Dallas Miller.

~Source: Unknown newspaper, dated November 2001