Ernest LeRoy Miller Obituary

Ernie Miller, age 82 of Emily passed away at his home on July 12, 2023. He was born in Granite Falls Township, MN on April 16, 1941 to Allen and Lorena (Kruse) Miller. Ernie wore many hats during his lifetime and whether it was overseeing an office rebuild, building Shaker reproduction furniture, managing a hydroponics greenhouse or pulling irrigation pipe for strawberries, he sank his heart and soul into each project. All of those enterprises paled in comparison to Cross the World, a ministry started in 2011 by Ernie, his wife JoAn, and 3 other friends. Small wooden crosses were made from scrap wood and given away at no cost to those wanting to know about their God and His love for them. After 13 years, 500K crosses encompassed the world with Ernie's touch on every one of them. His dedication and commitment to this ministry was tireless.

Preceding Ernie in death are his parents; two brothers, and one sister. Those left to wait their turn to be reunited with Ernie include his loving wife, JoAn; son, Todd Miller; daughter, Tracy Miller and their families; stepmom, Delores Miller; sister Joyce (Jimmie) Lecy; sister-in-law, Debbie Miller, brother Terry Miller and their families that Ernie so cherished; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Schoneman, along with many, many friends.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Hilltop Chapel in Palisade. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. It was Ernie's wish for no flowers but rather a donation in his name to a charity of your own choice. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.