Sharleen Ann MillerMILFORD – Sharleen Ann Miller, age 69, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.
Sharleen was born on Nov. 16, 1951, in Elkhart, to Marjorie Baumgartner and Harold Kaiser. She graduated from Wawasee High School, class of 1970, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Valparaiso University in 1974. After college, she moved back to Milford, where she met and married Steve P. Miller, also of Milford. She was an Allstate Insurance agent for 20-plus years and an active member of the community that never met a stranger. Sharleen was known for her outgoing personality, love of karaoke and dancing. When Sharleen retired in 2015, she and her significant other, Dennis Carroll, spent their time raising their great-grandchild, Wyatt Michael Miller, whom they greatly loved. One of Shar and Denny’s greatest joys was hosting family and friends, be it a traditional holiday get together or impromptu backyard gathering.
Sharleen is proceeded in death by her husband, Steven P. Miller; brother, Dennis Kaiser; and parents: Marjorie Baumgartner and Harold Kaiser.
Sharleen was well loved by the community. She leaves behind her siblings: Shelley (Kaiser) Tracy, Douglas Kaiser; five children: Jason (Wendy) Miller, Jacob Miller, Elizabeth (Benson) Green, Jarrod Miller and Jessica Miller; 13 grandchildren: Kane, Gage, Andrew, Matthew, Elliot, Kylie, Deon, Hunter, Whitney, Hannah, Ieuan, James and Alexandra; and two great-grandchildren: Wyatt and Hendrix.
Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 461 W. CR 900N, Milford. All other services will be private.
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Donations can be made to Wyatt Miller’s educational fund or the Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc. Checks for Wyatt’s fund can be made out to Wyatt Miller and sent in care of the Mishler Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mishlerfhcc.com.
