Russell E. Miller

Russell E. Miller, age 78, of Plymouth, Wis., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Songbird Pond in Plymouth.

He was born on Aug. 18, 1942, in Ashland, Wis., son of the late Joe Hill and Lila Waisanen.

Russell grew up in Ontonagon, Mich.

He served in the United Stated Navy from 1959 to 1966, where he was ranked shipfitter second class.

After the Navy, Russell moved to Port Washington with his cousin, Bernie, and started working at Construction Forms Inc.

On Aug. 18, 1976, he married Karen Eischen.

Russell then went on to work at Supersteel as a leadman setup welder for more than 20 years, before retiring in 2004.

In 2004, he moved to Kenton, Wis.,  where he lived until 2021.

He enjoyed hunting, fly fishing, trout fishing and running his hobby farm in Random Lake, Wis. He loved spending time at Ottawa National Forest.

Survivors include his children Keri Miller of Random Lake, Ryan Miller (Jamie) of Cedarburg, Natalie Miller of Monroe, and Adam Miller of Vancouver, Wash.; brother Clifford (Judy) Hill of Hancock, Mich.; sister Elizabeth Krolik of Vicksburg, Mich.; and his grandchildren Alexandria and Zach of Cape Girardeau, Mo.

He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Elaine (Al) Greathouse, Lois (Dan) Gunderman, Larry Miller and Marlene (Jerry) Klinter.

Following Russell’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.

Special thanks to the staff of Songbird Pond and Allay Hospice for all the care and compassion given to Russell.