Donna A Miller

Donna A. Miller, 91, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Clear Lake.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Fertile Church of Christ, 3493 Eagle Ave., Fertile; with her son, Pastor Daniel Miller officiating. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City.

A viewing will be held Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 5-7 p.m., at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North, Clear Lake. Memorials may be directed to a charity of choice in Donna’s memory.

Donna Arlene Low was born on August 25, 1933, in Glenville, Minnesota, the daughter of Clarence and Luella (Freeman) Low. She was a graduate of Fertile High School; a talented athlete, she played basketball. She continued her education at Waldorf College in Forest City. She was united in marriage to Earl Miller on October 18, 1951, in Clear Lake; they were blessed with four children.

Donna was a woman of deep faith, dedicating much of her life to service, family, and community. She began by laboring in the fields picking onions. She worked at Decker, Armour and State Brand. Later, she became a secretary at Miller’s Diesel, a role she took great pride in.

Beyond work, Donna cherished the outdoors. She and Earl shared a love for camping and fishing, spending summers in Minnesota and winters in Texas, always eager to make new friends and create lasting memories. A longtime member of the Fertile Church of Christ, she devoted herself to teaching Sunday school and leading

youth group. More recently, she was a member of Celebration Community Church, where her faith continued to be a guiding force in her life. Donna spent the last year and a half at Apple Valley Assisted Living, where she cherished her new friendships.

Above all, Donna’s greatest joy was her family. She loved cheering on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at their school events, always their biggest supporter.

Donna is survived by her children, Sheila (Michael) Ball, Arlyn (Claudia) Miller, Daniel (Penny) Miller, LuAnn (Dick) Paulson; grandchildren, Stefanie (Dean) Black, Staci (John) Scheppler, Angie (Dan) Schmidt, Alicia (Erik) Grimm, Kara (Tom) Kopecky, Krista (Philip) Stec, Heather (Joshua) Schulze, Joshua Miller, Courtney (Chris) Lorenz and Kelsey (Zach) Kuns; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings, Beverly (Ralph) Smith, Eugene (Lois), Low; sisters-in-law and brother in law, Dianne Miller, Eva Miller and Jean (Dan) Blake; along with many nieces and nephews, cousins and her faithful companion dog Lucy.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Luella Low, mother and father-in-law, Verle and Corrine (Zobel) Miller; her husband, Earl Miller; brothers, Clarence “Junior” Low, Leonard “Buddy” Low; brothers-in-law Marlin and Jack Miller and Don Gudmonson.

Her family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Oakwood Care Center for the dignified care she received during her brief stay, as well as to St. Croix Hospice for their compassion and support.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.