Bobbie Miller

Bobbie Miller (Barbara Jo Zeches) was born in San Diego, CA, on April 22, 1944, and passed away on April 5, 2019. She grew up in Illinois and eventually landed at college in Minnesota. She married Don Miller in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1964. Beginning a family in Wisconsin, then moving to Minnesota, Bobbie stayed home with her children before working in customer service as a bank teller, and in retail for many years. She also volunteered for causes close to her heart. Bobbie returned to The College of St. Catherine and graduated with a B.A. at 60 years of age, her family cheering her on. Bobbie was grateful to have found and loved a man who introduced her to the outdoors: Lake Superior’s rocky shores, woodsy hide-a-ways, and all the critters of the wild in the beautiful state of Minnesota, she learned about Native cultures and appreciated their teachings. Bobbie enjoyed reading, writing, knitting, sewing blankets and making friends along the journey of life. Preceded in death by daughter, Jessica Lynn, B.D. 10/8/66, and her parents. Survived by husband Don, children: Betsy (Ron) Eskierka, Amy Miller, Chris (Kim) Miller, Carrie (Jon) Mikolyzk, Daniel (Alyssa) Miller, Grands - Haley, Emily, Katelynn, Corinne, Jaxon, Rocco, Zeke, Eloise, and Emmett. Sisters - Pattie (Bob) Wollenburg, Cookie Hendrickson, nieces, nephews, family, and friends. There will be a celebration of life for Bobbie on May 3, 2019 from 11 am - 2 pm at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion Street, Hastings. “My religion is nature, that’s what arouses those feelings of wonder and mysticism and gratitude in me.” - Oliver Sacks