Service Information
Roland “Butch” Miller, age 62, of South Haven, Minnesota, formerly of Glencoe and Fulda, Minnesota, husband of Rena Miller, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be Friday, November 5, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe with interment following in the Lakeview Cemetery in Buffalo, Minnesota.
Gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
A Celebration of Butch’s life will be held following the burial on Friday, November 5, 2021, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the V by HH in Maple Lake, Minnesota (66 Maple Ave. N., Maple Lake, MN 55358).
Obituary
Roland John Miller was born on January 11, 1959, in Worthington, Minnesota. He was the son of Roland Wilbur and Florence Jeanette (Cooley) Miller. Roland was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fulda, Minnesota. Roland attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Fulda, MN until the 8th Grade. He attended Fulda High School grades 9-12 and was a graduate of Fulda High School in the class of 1977. Roland continued his education at a Technical College in Pipestone, MN with studies in Lumberyard Management.
On April 19, 2002, Roland was united in marriage to Rena Ramthun in Glencoe, MN. The couple made their first home in Belle Plaine, MN, they then moved to Glencoe, MN, and most recently made their home in South Haven, MN, on the lake. With this unity a family of five was formed which includes Sons, Brandon Miller and Matt Janssen; and Step-daughter, Alissa Ramthun. Roland and Rena shared over 19 years of marriage together.
Roland worked as a Millwright in the Fabrication Industry. He worked his way up over the years repairing steam turbines and retired as a journeyman Millwright.
Growing up, Roland was a member of the Boy Scouts, in which he learned skills to be an outdoorsman. He enjoyed the great outdoors throughout the years with hunting (deer, pheasant, duck) and spending time out on the lake, fishing. He relished every time he would spot a loon. Roland enjoyed watching the races in Brainard, going for a drink…or two with friends and he appreciated retirement.
Roland passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota, at the age of 62.
Blessed be his memory.
Roland is survived by his:
Wife, Rena Miller of South Haven, MN;
Sons, Brandon Miller and his wife, Amy, of Worthington, MN,
Matt Janssen and his fiancé, Sadee, of Trimont, MN;
Stepdaughter, Alissa Ramthun and her boyfriend, Matthew, of Lester Prairie, MN;
Grandchildren, Ayriona Hanks, Aryiah Miller, Eliza Miller, Deklyn Janssen;
Step-grandchild, Natalie Lhotka;
Sisters, Sandie Melton and her husband, John of Port Saint Lucie, FL,
Joyce Wermerson and her husband, Jerry of Madison, SD;
Mother-in-law, Linda Bargmann of Glencoe, MN;
Brothers-in-law, Wayne Singer of Westbrook, MN,
Dean Ramthun and his wife, Helen, of Prairie Du Chien, WI;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.
Roland was preceded in death by his Parents, Roland and Florence Miller; Father-in-law, Robert Ramthun; Sisters, Janie Singer, Nancy Engler and her husband, Tom.
Doug Hoopman says
So sorry for your loss,I had worked with Roland over the years and always had fun working with him and he was a friend,
Tom Appel says
Butch was always a special friend, no matter what. Many great memories of the deer hunting days and the party’s we had the evening before! Rest In Peace my friend. We will see you later.
Sandie Melton says
My baby brother was born following 4 sisters and you would have thought no other sisters in the world got a brother. We girls aged from 10, 13, (me) 16 & 19. So you can imagine that we were four extra mothers!! Then his first bath, OMG we all crowded in the bathroom with Mama to learn how that was done. LOL Such a joy beyond words!!!! Will see you in heaven one day!
Jerry Kirchner says
Jerry Kirchner here Graduated with him,. Great person , would come to celebrate his life, but I was just in a serious motor cycle
Crash ,My condollences
Lynnet Chapman says
Sending my deepest and most heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Tim Webb says
I grew up next to Butch Many good memories of hunting and just hanging out ! What a good person He will be missed very much
Daniel Webb says
Butch and I were neighbors when we were kids. Have a lot of great memories and good time’s. God’s peace be with you.
Darlene Gerber says
My deepest sympathy to you Sandy and all your family
Chuck Randt says
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Butch at mammoth and we rode together for a while. Also goose hunted with him. We also lived close to each other in Glencoe. I always had a good time with him. I will miss you my friend.
Ron Kirchner says
Sorry to hear of Butch’s passing! My brother, Jerry, was a childhood “bud” of his. Spent time at our farm; sine he was a “town boy”!
Sympathy to family!
Prayers are with you all!
MARK BEDNARCHUK says
Rolland worked for me a number of years ago as a 548 Millwright. A great person that will be missed. My condolences to the family and his friends.
Gavin Haasl says
I went through the millwright apprenticeship with Roland. He was always great to be around. He will be missed.
Ed Belanger says
My deepest sympathy goes out to Roland’s family. Being a fellow millwright, it was always nice seeing Roland on the job. He carved himself out a place in the trade and held it well.