Service Information
Richard T. Miller, age 69, formerly of Plato, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at GlenOaks Senior Living in New London, Minnesota.
Private Family Funeral Service will be held with interment in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Plato, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020, from 12:00-1:00 P.M. at Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. John's Lutheran Church in Plato and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cold Springs, Minnesota.
Obituary
Richard Thomas Miller was born on February 28, 1951, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of Fred and Marie (Panning) Miller. Richard was baptized as an infant on March 11, 1951, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 11, 1965, both at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Plato, Minnesota. His confirmation verse was Isaiah 41:13 ~ “For I, the Lord, thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee: Fear not; I will help thee.” Richard received his education in Glencoe and was a graduate with the Glencoe High School class of 1969. Richard worked on the family farm with his father until 1998.
Richard lived in several group homes in central Minnesota. He spent nine years at Fourth Avenue Homes in Spicer, Minnesota, where he had many friends and enjoyed a variety of activities. Richard has lived at GlenOaks Nursing Home in New London, Minnesota for the past five years. One of his highlights was when he was named Valentine King and was in the New London parade. He enjoyed talking to anyone and would ask, “would you like to pay UNO?” Richard especially liked telling jokes and laughing about them himself. He loved to read the Bible and sing hymns. He also enjoyed watching the Minnesota sports teams on television. Richard was currently a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cold Spring, Minnesota.
Richard passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at GlenOaks Senior Living in New London, Minnesota, at the age of 69 years, 8 months and 19 days. Blessed be his memory.
Richard is survived by his:
Brothers, James (Fritz) Miller and his wife, Linda, of Cold Spring, MN,
Darrel Miller of Austin, TX,
Gregory Miller and his wife, Michele, of Plato, MN;
Nephew and Nieces, Tait Miller and his wife, Heidi, Heather Whitcomb and her husband, Nate, Andrea Burnison and her husband, Eric, Melissa Lillienthal and her husband Paul, Jodi Kuehn and her husband, Jason, Caitlin Snow and her husband, Austin;
Step-Nieces, Megan Arizpe and her husband, Taylor,
Laura Fisher and her husband, Cody;
Many other relatives and friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his Parents, Fred and Marie Miller; Infant Brother, William Miller; Sister-In-Law, Kate Miller.
Joan Davis says
Dear cousins and families. I was shocked and so sorry to hear of Ricky’s passing. God’s peace to him and all of you guys too. So sad we can’t celebrate his life as we’d like but I know God’s holding him in His arms now. Love to all. Joan and Larry
Sue and Les Engelmann says
Thinking of you all with LOVE and HUGS! God is going to learn all about Twins Baseball now!
Tim Breyer says
I am sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. I enjoyed talking with him especially when he and I were milking cows for Greg. He was full of knowledge and loved sharing it with me while we were milking. I looked forward to seeing him in the barn and now he is with God and I take comfort in that. To Greg and Rick’s family know he will not be forgotten.