Ann Miller, of Prior Lake, passed away on July 29, 2018 at the age of 67. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE) in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Father Tom Walker will preside, and Ann will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.
On January 3, 1951, Ann Patricia Huber was born to parents, George and Mary (Williams) Huber. She was one of five girls and loved growing up with her sisters, Judy, Sue, Mary and Kathy. As a girl, Ann attended Resurrection Grade School. She later graduated from Regina High School and began her studies at the University of Minnesota.
She studied microbiology and earned her bachelor’s degree from the U of M. It was at the university that she also reconnected with an old friend, Dick Miller. Ann and Dick’s love grew quickly, and they exchanged wedding vows on December 27, 1971. They settled in Richfield, then moved to Lakeville, and eventually ended up in Prior Lake. Their marriage was blessed with three wonderful sons, Greg, Steve and Mike.
Ann loved being a mom. Her boys were the apple of her eye, and she always took such great care of them. When her boys were a little older, she was able to work outside the home at the family business. She worked in insurance for many years, but always made sure to follow her work routine of coffee first, then talking to coworkers and finally work.
When Ann wasn’t working, she enjoyed spending time at the family cabin in Park Rapids. She also liked fishing, golfing and playing tennis. Ann was an avid traveler, and she took many memorable trips with her family.
Although Ann had many interests, family and faith were the most important things in her life. Ann loved her family so much, and she showed them how to love deeply, give generously and serve God faithfully. Ann was especially proud to pass on the importance of missionary work to her boys. Ann and her family made over 20 trips to St. Michael’s sister parish in Peru over the last 15 years. They worked closely with the community and made many dear friends. Ann truly had a servant’s heart and was so passionate about the important work she was doing through her mission trips.
In 2014 Ann was diagnosed with frontal temporal lobe dementia. Eventually Ann required round the clock care and moved into the Memory Care Unit at Ecumen Assisted Living in Apple Valley. On July 29, 2018, Ann went home to Heaven. She will be remembered always for her kind and loving heart.
Ann is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dick Miller; children, Greg (Julie) Miller, Steve (Veronica) Miller, Mike (Lupita) Miller; grandchildren, Gabrielle, Gavin, Luke, Adrianna; mother, Mary Patricia Huber; siblings, Judy (Paul) Erhardt, Sue (Dick) Weiland, Mary (Al) Weiland, Kathy (Leon) Weiland; other loving relatives and friends. Ann is preceded by her father, George Huber.
