Norbert D.

Miller

Norbert D. Miller, 87, Jefferson, died peacefully at his home on Monday, December 23, 2024.

He was born on July 11, 1937, at the family farmhouse in Aztalan, the son of the late Norbert and Alice (Hyer) Miller.

In 1955 he graduated from Lake Mills High School. He continued his education at UW-Madison where he earned his degree in mechanical engineering.

After college Norbert married Cathryn Else and they moved to West Allis, WI for a short time where Norbert worked at AC Delco.

In 1962 he took a job at a young upstart company, Hamlin in Lake Mills. He worked there for twenty years. The company flourished with him in charge of all engineering as the company expanded with plants around the world. When he left Hamlin his title was Vice President of Engineering.

In 1966 Norbert's parents sold him a lot from the family farm where he designed and built the house that he would live the rest of his life in Aztalan.

Norbert married Jean Hamberg on Dec. 8, 1978.

In 1983 Norbert and Jean, along with three of Norbert's coworkers, bought MTE corporation in Milwaukee, WI. It was Norbert's dream to operate a company that he had ownership in. He retired from working in 2006.

Norbert married Hollie Knaack on June 17, 2017

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, Ducks Unlimited, Jefferson County Horse and Pony Association, and had served as Aztalan town clerk.

He enjoyed breeding and raising Arabian horses. He played softball and volleyball in the Lake Mills recreation leagues. Hunting and fishing were probably his greatest passions.

Survivors include his wife, Hollie; his children, Robert (Diane) of Aztalan, Debby Miller of Lake Mills, Ray (Tina) of Franklin, WI, Dawn Miller of Aztalan; step-children, Lanna (Richard) Angle of Oconomowoc, Tonya (Michael) Griffin of Arlington Heights, IL, Krista (Richard) Davids of Union Grove, Jamy (Jamey Block) Knaack of Edgerton, Josie (Robert) Kincaid of Fort Atkinson; seven grandchildren, Cody Miller, Michael Miller, Matthew Miller, Brandon Rue, Raymond (Yulissa) Miller II, Samuel Miller, Justin Erickson; step grandchildren, Saraya Angle, Cody Kruse, Makayla (Max) Dunham, Addie (Cory) Woycitzky, Henry Griffin, Stormie Davids, Reyne (Bailey) Blaubach, September Davids, Jack Schave, Hayden Kincaid, Shelby Kincaid, Bettie Davids; great grandchildren, Forest, Lydia, Kobi, Ashton, Zara, Ivy, Owen; step great grandchildren, Waylon, Wyatt, Wade, Violet; other relatives and friends.

Also preceded by his first wife, Cathryn Else Miller and second wife, Jean Hamberg Miller.

Memorial services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 4, 2025, Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, WI with a luncheon to follow.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the time of services.

If desired, memorials would be appreciated to Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, WI

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