Service Information
John William Elmer "Jack" Miller, of Shorewood, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 22, 2022.
A celebration of Jack’s life will take place Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 5:30-8:30 PM with memory sharing at 6:30 PM at Cast and Cru Restaurant, 5185 Meadville Street, Excelsior, Minnesota.
Private family interment.
Obituary
John William Elmer "Jack" Miller was born on June 12, 1959, to John and Sedona (Quinnell) Miller. Jack spent his childhood in Hutchinson, MN. In high school, Jack enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977. In 1983, he graduated from St. Cloud State with a degree in English.
Jack worked in cellular communications after college until the draw of the Grateful Dead had him relocating to Mill Valley, CA. He spent several years living, working and following the Grateful Dead throughout California. Eventually, he moved back to Minnesota with his dog Jynx and settled in Minneapolis.
It was in Minneapolis with Jynx that he met the love of his life, Terri Yontz. Jack and Terri were married at one of their favorite places on earth, the Miller family cabin in Park Rapids, MN. Their marriage was blessed with two wonderful boys that were the pride and joy of both Jack and Terri. Jack’s greatest honor in life was being a stay at home dad for Wyatt and Casey. He lived every day for those boys. Whether it was playing at the farm, fixing cars, hanging out at the cabin, or attending their sporting events, Jack did it with gusto. You always knew when Jack was in the stands! He was so proud of everything Wyatt and Casey did and cherished every single moment he spent with them.
Jack has joined his loved ones in Heaven: Mother, Sedona Miller; Father, John Miller; and Sister, Carol Dolder (Miller).
He leaves behind his adored Sons. Wyatt (20) and Casey (18); Former Wife, Terri Miller; Beloved Sister, Mardi Miller; Brother, Gary Miller; Many nieces and nephews, lifelong friends Mike Schmalz and Charlie Mallinson and many, many friends who enjoyed him.
Jack will be greatly missed in all our lives.
Mary-Anne Kohls says
Gary & Mardi,
I have so many fond memories of life at Shady Ridge during the 60’s and 70’s that included so much time spent with Jack. I remember soft ball and kick ball games down at the park; Tag, Red Rover and Red Light Green Light up at Johnson’s side yard; and especially the tire swing you had in your own backyard- so scary!
I was able to have a nice conversation at Carol’s funeral with Jack. He expressed how much he loved being a stay-at-home dad. I thought it was cool that he did that so his wife could pursue her passion and his boys could have the committed parent and childhood that he had.
I am so sorry Jack has passed. I will never forget him! My prayers are with all of you!
Mary-Anne Olmsted-Kohls
jean j cassens says
Mardi and Gary, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time after losing a family member at such a young age. Jack is at rest. Hugs to all.