Helen Sonia Miller

Helen Miller, age 81, of Neillsville, WI died Friday, July 1, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.Helen Sonia Anderson was born 1 lb. 9 oz. on April 27, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Harris "Red" and Elvina (Hagman) Anderson. She married her first love, Harley Miller, on October 21, 1950. They lived south of Neillsville in a house on a hill that they bought from Otto Miller for $1.00.Helen was proud of her Norwegian heritage and she was proud to be a veteran's wife. She had a big heart and a great sense of humor and loved to crochet while watching TV. She leaves behind her beautiful family and friends which were always dearest in her heart. Helen was a member of the Happy Time Trail Blazer's Snowmobile Club, the Santa Shop and the Happy Homemakers Knitting Club.She is survived by six children, Kathleen (Waymond) Lee of Jacksonville, FL, Karen "Joe" (Rosemary) Bleecker of Anniston, AL, Koreen Williams of Neillsville, WI, Karla (John) Koplien of Milladore, WI, Kimberly (Christopher) Laufenberg of Neillsville, WI and Rick (Kay) Buchsteiner of Neillsville, WI, 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Helen is also survived by a son-in-law, Christopher Gruber and a daughter-in-law, Rhonda Miller.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley, a daughter, Kay Gruber, two sons, Kenny and Charles Miller, a grandson, Kurt Graves, her parents and two brothers, Clifford and Thomas Anderson.A Memorial Service for Helen will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Pastor Terry Marg will officiate. Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday at the Gesche Funeral Home.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Helen's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456