Genevieve "Jennie" Miller

Genevieve “Jennie” Larson Miller Jennie Miller, 90, of Minocqua, WI went to the big golf course in the sky on July 13, 2016. She was born on May 23, 1926 in Wetonka, South Dakota and her family moved to Chicago shortly after. Jennie was raised in Chicago, except for a short time during the Great Depression when their family lived on a farm in the Newbold/Pine Lake area. She graduated from Steinmetz High School and on Valentine’s Day in 1948 married Roy, who people said she raised along with her children. She was very active in her children’s sports and school activities at Bethesda Lutheran School and also worked for Northern Trust Bank. It was also in Chicago that she became a lifelong Cubs fan. In 1968, they moved to the Lakeland area where they would operate The Gables Supper Club in Woodruff, Holiday Park (the Big Slide) in Minocqua, and the Sport Shack until retirement. In addition to being Mom to six children, she loved golfing, bowling, and playing cards, and cherished the friendships and memories made through those activities. People admired and enjoyed her quiet demeanor, wry wit, and strength. She loved the wildlife of the Northwoods and was meticulous about tracking the arrival dates of hummingbirds every spring. She also always had treats ready for her grandpets whom she loved visiting with. She is deeply missed by her children Gail (Craig) Losch Strid, Rhinelander, WI and their children Wil, Doug and David; Kirk (Ann) Miller, Minocqua, WI, and their children Charlie and Emily; Gwen (Walt) Wallmark, Fairfax, VA and their children David, Sarah and Adam; Geri (Howard Ellis) Miller; Milwuakee, WI and Gami Miller, Arbor Vitae, WI. She is also missed by her late son Mark’s daughters Katie (Jeremy) Lenth and Kelley Miller. Jennie was great- grandma to Maddie, Jake, Leo, Carson, Jilly, Charlotte, Keegan, and Nora. She is further survived by nieces and nephews and their families that she deeply loved. Waiting for her on heaven’s tee box were her husband Roy, her parents Hannah and Edwin Larson, her brothers Andy and Charlie Larson, her son Mark Miller, her son-in-law Rev. Bill Losch, and many of the family pets that she loved so much. A celebration of Jennie’s life will be held at Norwood Pines, Hwy. 70 West, Minocqua, WI on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 12-3 pm. A private burial will take place at Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, IL at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lakeland Area Special Olympics, P.O. Box 704, Minocqua, WI 54548 and the Northwoods Wildlife Center, 8683 S. Blumenstein Rd., Minocqua, WI 54548.

Genevieve "Jennie" Miller

May 23, 1926 - July 13, 2016