Ralph Charles Miller, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Ralph was born on May 16, 1944 in Milwaukee to the late Leo and Florence Miller (nee Martin). Ralph graduated from Germantown High School. He was united in Marriage to Teresa Gruber on March 29, 1969 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked as a Formica Mechanic for 47 years starting in 1967 and retiring in 2015. Ralph loved to fish for salmon in Sheboygan Falls and Kohler. Ralph was an avid bowler, card player including sheepshead, uno, cribbage, and family games. He enjoyed beating his wife in scrabble. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Those left to cherish Ralph’s memory include his wife, Teresa; children, Michael (Jodi) Miller and William (Rita) Miller; grandchildren, Amanda (Shawn) Novak, Courtney (Jeremy) Danzinger, Molly Freiberg, Monica Gehring, Alex (Alyssa) Miller, Alyssa (Jon) Hopkins, and Paige Miller; great- grandchildren, Layla Freiberg, Lily Freiberg, Callie Danzinger, Gracie Danzinger, Luna Miller, and Lilah Miller; sister-in-law, Mary Miller; other relatives, friends, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his sister, Lauretta Kohn, Joanne Zimdars, and Kim Ziebell; brothers, Gordon Miller and Leo Miller; brother-in-law, Harold Zimdars.

VISITATION: Ralph’s family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service (1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend, WI, 53095), from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: A memorial service for Ralph will follow visitation at 4:00 p.m., at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service, with Rev. Clarissa Martinelli officiating the service. Military Honors will take place following the service.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations to Wounded Warriors https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/, Salvation Army https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/, American Red Cross https://www.redcrossblood.org/, are appreciated.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Ralph’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book can be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.