Minnie Elling Miller

Grandfather Albert's "baby" sister was Minnie, born on December 13, 1900, twelve years younger than he was.

The younger Minnie and the older Minnie

Minnie married Arthur Miller in November 24, 1921. Living in Defiance, she worked at some area nursing homes, while her husband worked in Defiance at Defiance Milk Products.

I wonder what the fox is all about in the lower left.

Minnie and Arthur Miller had four children: Melvin, Tillie, Harold and Murlan.

Arthur passed away first on March 14, 1972 in Defiance Hospital.  The Defiance Crescent-News ran his obituary on March 14, 1972, p. 10:

"ARTHUR F. MILLER

Arthur F. Miller, 75, 1220 Washington, died in Defiance Hospital at 6:50 a.m. today.  He had been admitted Monday afternoon.

Born in Henry Co., March 9, 1897, he was a son of William and Anna (Gerken) Miller.  He and Minnie Elling were married Nov. 24, 1921.

Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Herman (Matilda) Schroeder, 842 Kentner; three sons, Melvin Miller, 22 Oscela; Harold Miller, 1887 Riverview, and Murlan Miller, 908 Wilhelm, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Preceding him in death was a sister, Eleanor Kleinhen.

He lived in Defiance since 1931 and was an employee of Defiance Milk Products for 29 years, retiring 10 years ago.  

He served as a private in the U. S. Army from Sept. 4, 1918 to Jan. 10, 1919.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church; the Men's Club; American Legion Post 454, Ridgeville, and Disabled American Veterans.

Friends may call in the Mast and Mock Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Wednesday until noon Friday and then in St. John's Lutheran Church for an hour prior to the 2 p.m. services.  The Rev. David R. Koenig will officiate and burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens.  Memorials may be made to the Sunday Morning Broadcast or Morning Meditations."

Minnie lived on until the age of 92, passing away on June 28, 1993, the last of Albert's brothers and sisters.  (An obituary for her was not readily available.)

She was buried with Arthur in Riverview Memory Gardens.

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