Karen J. Miller

Karen J. Miller, age 75, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.  She was born on July 10, 1949, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the daughter of Orrin and June (Hathaway) Palmer. 

On September 23, 1967, Karen was united in marriage to Michael F. Miller Their marriage was blessed with two children.  Karen was employed with Flambeau, Inc in Baraboo for over 20 years.  She worked with her husband, Mike, as the secretary and bookkeeper in his construction company, Mike Miller Construction, until they retired the company in 2010.  Following that she worked at Lorraine’s for a several years.

Karen was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Lime Ridge and active in the Renew support group.  She loved camping with her family, playing board games with her grandchildren, reading and listening to country music.  She was especially fond of local talent, Maggie Mae. Karen enjoyed watching old westerns, following NASCAR the excitement of the Daytona 500.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike; parents, Orrin and June Palmer; sisters, Judith Denman and Barbara Bailey; nephews, Jason Francois and Richard Denman.

Karen is survived by her sons, Michael A. (Dawn) Miller and Frank (Michelle) Miller; grandchildren: Michael James (Samantha) Miller, Michaela (Colton) Peper, Marissa  Miller (Jose Duran), Walker Miller (Chasity Bartlett), Tayler Miller (Gage Hofmann); great grandchildren, Mia, Maddalynn, Mickinlee, Elaina; siblings, Gary (Alice) Palmer, JoAnn Palmer (Dave), Pamela Palmer, Laurie Palmer, Denny Palmer, Tina Palmer Lopez, Kevin Palmer; several nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.

The family extends a special thank you to Jayme Powell and the team of caregivers at Agrace Hospice.

Funeral services for Karen J. Miller will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, with Chaplain Daniel Farber officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Lime Ridge. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Farber Funeral Home, and on Friday morning from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. 

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