Obituary - Posted: 10/24/05
Arthur J. Miller
Arthur J. Miller, of Rushford, died October 21, 2005.
Art was born June 1, 1908 in Rushford, at Cottrellís Hospital to Peter and Josephine (Knauf) Miller. He lived an active life as a businessman, public servant, U.S. Naval Officer, health care administrator and newspaper columnist.
Art graduated from Rushford High School in 1926, earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California in 1931, and a Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern University of Law, Los Angeles, California in 1933.
He was sworn into the California Bar in 1933.
Due to the Depression, he retuned to work in the family business, Rushford Wagon Company in 1934. He served nine years as Justice of Peace in Rushford until he volunteered for the U.S. Navy in February 1942. He retired from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander in early 1946.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Marian (Iverson), sons Michael (Susan) of Scottsdale, Arizona and James (Terri) of North Oaks, Minnesota, daughters Mary Jo (John) Matschke of Stillwater, Minnesota and Debra (Dennis) Duffy of North Oaks, Minnesota; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
There will be a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Josephís Catholic Church in Rushford with the Rev. Joseph Pete officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Hoff Funeral Homes Rushford Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. There will be a prayer service following the visitation on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors by the Murphy Johnson American Legion Post of Rushford.
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