James Michael Miller, age 77, of Caledonia, passed away February 28, 2022, at Gundersen Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis.
Jim was born August 2, 1944, in La Crosse to John M. and Helen (Morman) Miller. He graduated from St. Peter’s High School in Hokah in 1962 and he served in the U.S. Army Reserve. On November 13, 1976, he was united in marriage to Glenda Meiners. Jim worked at La Crosse Cooler and then was the maintenance person at St. Mary’s School and Church for 27 years until his retirement. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather; he enjoyed cooking, baking, puzzles, and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife Glenda, children Janet (Jimmy) Westland and Doug (Rachel) Miller, grandchildren Jaycie, Jenna and Jessa Westland, and Duke, Etta, and Deacon Miller; sisters Donna (Ernie) Sloan of Hokah, Irene (Darrell) Schimek of Kenosha, Wis., and Carolyn Winchester of Kenosha; brothers- and sisters-in-law Barb Miller of LaCrescent, Barb Meiners of Eitzen, Minn., Harley and Joanne Meiners of Caledonia, and Allen and Connie Meiners of Eitzen; and cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Alfred and Jack, brothers-in-law Will Winchester and Devoine Meiners, and nephew John Schimek.
A private family service will be held and a Celebration of Life will be from 1-4 pm, Sunday, March 13, at the 4 Seasons Community Center, Caledonia.
McCormick Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be given at mccormickfuneralhome.net