This memorial website was created in loving memory of our son, brother, uncle and fiance', Michael Ryan Miller who was born in Hayward, Wisconsin on March 6, 1982 and passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2005 at the age of 23. We will alwaysremember and love him forever... Michael Ryan was born March 6, 1982 in Hayward, Wisconsin, the son of Gerald and Neomi Miller. Michael grew up in Hayward and attended the Hayward Community School District. He graduated from Kicking Horse Job Corps in Ronan, Montana in September 2000 and received his high school diploma as well as a degree in Culinary Arts, Carpentry and Firefighting. He worked as a cook for LCO Casino, Famous Dave's and the LCO Cafe. He was also employed with Trussworks in Hayward. Mike's one and only love of his life was his fiance' Felicia Taylor. The moments they spent together were everlasting and unforgettable. He enjoyed paint ball fights at his in-laws, playing baseball as a child, working on model cars and playing his video games. Mike loved cooking and trying out new recipes. He enjoyed spending time with his niece Erin Marie, fishing, going for walks by the lake and watching the Green Bay Packers. Alot of his free time was spent on the pontoon. He liked meeting new people and always had a smile on his face. He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Neomi; brother Gerald Travis Miller; niece Erin Marie Miller; fiance' Felicia Taylor; grandparents Ellen Gordon, Beatrice Hall, Arlene and Vernon Isham; many aunts, uncles,cousins and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his sister Autumn Rose Miller; grandparents Woodrow Corbine and Exilda Miller; uncles Joseph "Joker" Corbine, Peter Hall, Tom, Ed and Roger Miller and aunt Nyla Miller. Tribal funeral rites were conducted at 12:00 p.m. noon on September 4, 2005 with Alton "Sonny" Smart, Robert Williams and Dennis White officiating. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 5, 2005 at St. Francis Indian Mission in Reserve. Father Gregory Hopefl officiated, with music provided by Sister Felissa Zander and Sarah Conner. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetary in Reserve. Visitation was held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2005 at Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward. Honorary Casketbearers were: Jake Bisonette, John Butler, Bobby John Corbine, James Dennis Jr, Scott Johnson, Stuart Pringle, Charlie Quaderer, Jeremy Shumate, Derrick Wilson and James "Jimbo" Wilson. Casket Bearers were: Chris Brugier, Michael Davis, Woodrow "Woody" Gordon, John Hall, Joel Valentin and Shawn Valentin. Arrangements by Pineview Funeral Services
NOTE: Anyone visiting this site, please go into the memorial candles and light a candle in memory of our daughter (Autumn Rose Miller-Jackson). Also, go into our son's (Gerald Travis Miller's) websites and light a candle in memory of them. MIIGWETCH!! http://geraldtravismiller.memory-of.com/about.aspx
Big Buck - Thinking of you - Lots of Love Mike! / Marsha (Mom#2 Always )
Your 6th Angelversary~ / Mom And Dad
Michael: We love and miss you. You would be so proud of your little namesake he is in kindergarten now. Says he is learning alot in school. Continue to watch over your family here on earth. Send alot of prayers to Auntie Kim and fam...
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~IN LOVING MEMORY OF MICHAEL RYAN~ / CATHY GIRAUD
Happy 29th Birthday Mike! / Marsha Pringle (MOM#2)
Whoa - I can't believe how fast the years have gone by...29 today in Heaven..and next year the big 30!!! LOL I'm wishing you a sweet and enjoyable Birthday!
A Christmas Remembrance / Garnet/Sister To Sgt David Dickinson
Thinking of Michael with prayers that God's peace will abide with his loving family this holiday season.
We will always love you / Marsha (Forever MOM#2 )Read >>
Together Soaring Forever Young / Marsha Pringle (Mom#2)Read >>
Happy Easter Mike - We Love You 4ever / Marsha MOM#2 Read >>
Happy 5th Birthday in Heaven Mike / Marsha (Mom#2)Read >>
When I come to the end of my journey, And I travel my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned, And remember only the smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken, Remember some good I have done, Forget that I've ever had heartache, And remember I've had loads of fun.
Forget that I've stumbled and blundered, And sometimes fell by the way, Remember I fought some hard battles, And won, ere the close of the day.
Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, But in summer just gather some flowers, And remember the place where I lay.
And come in the shade of the evening, When the sun paints the sky in the west, Stand for a moment beside me, And remember only my best.
In The Event Of My Demise
In the event of my Demise when my heart can beat no more I Hope I Die For A Principle or A Belief that I had Lived 4 I will die Before My Time Because I feel the shadow's Depth so much I wanted 2 accomplish before I reached my Death I have come 2 grips with the possibility and wiped the last tear from My eyes I Loved All who were Positive In the event of my Demise