Elizabeth "Betty" T. Miller

Maple Grove, MN- Elizabeth “Betty” (nee: Thomas) Miller, 89, (formerly of Racine) was born into eternal life from the St. Therese Home in New Hope, MN on Monday, August 21, 2006. A native of Kenosha and graduate of St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1935”, Betty married fellow St. Cat’s Angel, Bernard F. Miller, on October 5, 1940 in St. George Catholic Church-Kenosha. They lived in Racine from the time of their marriage until their retirement in 1977, when they moved to Marinette, WI. In 2002, they relocated to Maple Grove, MN. As a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Racine, Betty was an active member of the Christian Mothers and the Home & School Assn. She was also a member of the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary, logging many volunteer hours and was in charge of costumes for a Cardiac Capers production. Betty was also on the board for the Racine Dance Theatre, active in Girl Scouts and the St. Michael Auxiliary. She is survived by her loving husband, Bernie, who ran for State Senator from Racine in the 1960’s; children, Kathleen (Donald R.) Seitz, Lynn (Craig) MacGowan, Nancy (Paul) Franitza, Terri Miller, Keith (Paula) Miller and Ellen (Bruce) Brotzman; 12 grandchildren; sister, Bernadette Moe; and by other special relatives and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, William and Theresa (nee: Weier) Thomas; son, Lawrence Miller; and brother, William “Bud” Thomas. A Rosary prayer service will be held in the funeral home, 4600 County Line Rd., on Friday, August 25, 2006 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Paul Kwasny officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 11 am – 1 pm. In memory of Betty, memorials to the St. Therese Home in New Hope, MN has been suggested.