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Official Obituary of

Lola D. Miller

February 1, 1934 ~ August 29, 2017 (age 83) 83 Years Old

Lola Miller Obituary

Lola D. Miller, age 83 of Clayton, WI died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery, WI where she had been a resident since 2013.    

Lola Durene Miller was born on February 1, 1934 in Spooner, WI the daughter of William & Laura (Friday) Sass.  She grew up in the Clayton area, went to Clover Leaf Country School and attended Clayton High School.  Lola was married to Alvin Cotch on November 16, 1950 in Turtle Lake, WI.  Together they  made their home in Clayton, WI and raised two children, Debra and Jeff.   In addition to taking care of her family, Lola worked as a housekeeper and other various jobs throughout the years.  She was also a member of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clayton, WI.   In her spare time,  she enjoyed antiquing and going to garage sales, camping and taking family vacations.    After Alvin’s death,  Lola was married to Wally Miller on September 8, 1973 in St. Paul, MN.  They lived in New Richmond, WI until 1985 when they returned to    Clayton.   Lola will be especially missed by her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she all loved dearly.

She is preceded in death by her first husband Alvin Cotch;  her parents, William & Laura Sass;  
granddaughters, Michelle & Dawn;  brother, Melvin Sass;   sisters, Opal Johnson & Dolores Vold.

Survived by

Husband
Wally Miller

Daughter & Son
Debra (Jay) Matson  
Jeff Cotch

Step Daughter
Robin (Steve) Wanamaker

Grandchildren
Dan (Stacy) Matson, Brent (Stacey) Matson, Michelle (Thomas) Mikacevich, & Michael Mooney

Great Grandchildren
Hannah, Cameryn, Connor, & Ryan Matson,  Riley Mikacevich

Funeral Services at 11 am on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clayton, WI.

Clergy -  Rev. Greg Becker     Music  -  Joan Meyer

Casket Bearers
Dave Bjurstom, Darren Cotch, Charles Cotch, Dan Matson, Brent Matson, Kris Wells

Honorary Casket Bearers
Jeff Cotch, Hannah Matson, Cameryn Matson, Connor Matson, Ryan Matson, Michelle Mikacevich
& Michael Mooney

Interment will be at the  Clayton Cemetery in Clayton, WI

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Clear Lake handled the arrangements.
www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

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Services

Visitation
Friday
September 1, 2017

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home
342 5th Street
P.O. Box 416
Clear Lake, WI 54005

Visitation
Saturday
September 2, 2017

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
124 Church Street
Clayton, WI 54004

Funeral Service
Saturday
September 2, 2017

11:00 AM
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
124 Church Street
Clayton, WI 54004

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