Laurel Rae Miller

She is preceded in death by parents Emil Nelson and Wanda Berg, brother Warren Nelson, husband Jerry Miller, grandson Samuel Miller, and son-in-law John Vleck.

Laurel is survived by her children Jason (Shelli), Stephanie Vleck (Rob Morris), Joel (Yvonne), and Nathan (Kimberly); grandchildren Ashley, Alyssa, Emily, Sabrina, Erin, Logan, Annelise, and Simon; great-grandchildren Ian, Leo, Mateo, Benson, Maya, and Noelle; brothers Bill, Jim (Kelly), and Michael (Laurene); good friend Jack Mattura, and countless other friends, family, and pets.

In addition to the time she devoted to her family, Laurel worked tirelessly as a social worker for years with a particular passion for assisting teen mothers to find housing and work toward independence. Her love for animals was well-known, and she became very involved with Minnesota Sheltie Rescue. A founding member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Blaine, she remained life-long friends with many fellow members. In her retirement, she enjoyed working as an usher with her beloved Minnesota Twins.

We will be holding a celebration of Laurel's life at Glen Cary Lutheran Church at a date to be determined later this spring.

Fond memories, photos, and expressions of sympathy may be shared below for the Miller family. These messages and photos will be printed into a tribute book for the family later this year.