Verna I Miller

Verna Irene Miller, 90, a resident of the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008.She was born on March 12, 1918, in South Byron, a daughter to Arthur and Lena Sonnenberg Kosloske.On November 1, 1939, she married George J. Miller in Fond du Lac.Verna was employed at the Infant Socks Company after graduation from high school and later as a hostess at Schreiner’s Restaurant. She then worked in the library at Woodworth Junior High School and Rosenow Elementary School until her retirement. She later worked for Wegener Office Supply, served as a volunteer at St. Agnes Hospital and was a self-employed seamstress for most of her life. She was a charter member of Salem United Methodist Church, was a certified lay speaker for the Wisconsin Conference, served as a Sunday school teacher for more than 20 years, was a Past President of the Council of Church Women, and was a Past President of the Tri-Cs Women’s Society. She was also a member of the Peace Circle and of the Disciple Bible Study group.Verna is survived by three sons: David G. (Marge) Miller, St. Peter, Charles E. (Terry) Miller, Kenosha, William A. Miller (special friend, Donna Day), Waldo; five grandchildren: Michelle (Brad) Jorgensen, Shiocton; Jennifer Miller, Fond du Lac; Christopher (Jackie) Miller, Jackson; Angela Miller (fiance’) Lloyd McFarland), Sheboygan, Craig Miller, Sheboygan; two great grandchildren, Lilian McFarland, Sheboygan, and Elijah Jorgensen, Shiocton; one sister, Ione Nelson, Mesa, Arizona; two brothers: Maurice (Carol) Kosloske, Fond du Lac, and Duane (June) Kosloske, Schaumburg, Illinois; together with nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, George, on July 31, 1963; two brothers, Irvin and Roger Kosloske; and a brother-in-law, Gordon Nelson. Visitation for Verna will take place on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Salem United Methodist Church, 120 Sheboygan St., Fond du Lac. Her funeral service will follow at 4:00 pm with the Rev. Anthony J. Farina officiating.Burial will be in Estabrooks Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Salem United Methodist Church.The family would like to extend its thanks to Dr. Sergi and the caring staff at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home.

Verna I Miller

March 12, 1918 - August 29, 2008