Obituary of Dale Elwood Miller

Dale Elwood Miller, 91, passed away December 16, 2020 at Essentia Hospital in Duluth.

He was born January 26, 1929 in Duluth to Clarence and Signe Miller.  He grew up on West 8th St., graduated from Denfeld High School, and was a veteran who served in the Korean Conflict.

On November 14, 1953, he married Esther Antilla and they raised their family in Bayview Heights.  Dale worked for Norris and then Cargill  until he retired as chief grain inspector.

The family had a cabin on Spring Lake, he completely renovated their home, and he won many ribbons at the Proctor Fair for his garden potatoes.  In retirement there were many road trips and he created many wooden toys, games, and yard ornaments in the basement workshop.

He was preceded in death by his parents and best friend Bob Krouse, the husband of Esther’s identical twin sister Edith.

Dale is survived by his wife of 67 years, Esther; son Darrell (Jean); daughters Nancy (Greg) Dickenson, and Mary Jorgenson; sister Carol Chamberlin; 7 grandkids and 10 great grandkids.

The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living for his care during his four years of living there.

Arrangements by Cremation Society of Minnesota.  A small family service will be held at Oneota Cemetery at a later date.