Pamela Miller
Pamela Kaye Miller, 70, of Suamico, passed away on April 20, 2023, at home after a brave year-long battle with ovarian cancer.
Pam was born on February 26, 1953, to Harold and Juanita Boyer of Unity. After graduating from Colby High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Norman Miller, on October 22, 1971. Together they built a life that they loved, and they had three daughters: Stacy, Stephanie and Shana.
After doing secretarial work for a number of years, Pam decided to pursue her passion for travel, enrolling in coursework in Milwaukee, and landing a tour director position for Holiday Travel in Eau Claire. Eventually, she chose employment closer to home, continuing as a tour director for Progressive Travel in Spencer, where she continued for many years until retirement.
Pam and Norm were happily married for 51 years and lived in Colby until February 2016, when they moved to the Green Bay area to be closer to family and their beloved Packer team. They loved going to various Packer shows, practices and games, and this was a highlight of their retirement. Additionally, Pam’s competitive nature was obvious in her daily Scrabble challenges with Norm. For many years they enjoyed at least three Scrabble games a day so they could declare a champion. Another favorite of theirs was spending time at their cabin in Holcombe. Pam enjoyed pontoon rides and spending time with family. She was also the best cheerleader at her grandchildren’s various events, and she enjoyed watching them grow and develop.
Pam excelled as a leader and this was especially evident when she took one of her loves, traveling, and fostered a career around that passion. She loved planning and leading tours all over the world. One of her favorite destinations was Australia. Another passion of Pam’s was sewing. She was a master seamstress, and even made her own wedding dress.
Shecontinuedtosewandcreatethroughout her life, and in retirement, she sold her creations at craft shows. Eventually, Pam found a love for quilting as well. Not only did Pam enjoy creating, but she also had a love of learning. Because of this, she continually enrolled in classes through UW-Green Bay’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) once they moved to Green Bay. Through LLI, Pam cultivated many new friendships, and she especially loved line dancing with her friends. Through her example, Pam taught her girls and grandchildren to be strong, confident and dependable people. She had the mentality that one needs to live in the moment and do what brings you joy now, and that belief system served her well in life.
Pam is survived by her husband Norman Miller, and daughters: Stacy (Kevin) Ketter, Stephanie (Patrick) Rau and Shana (Neal) Weber. She also leaves behind her stepmother, Mary Ann Boyer; her brother, Kevin (Denise) Boyer, and step-siblings: Steve Ertl, Scott Ertl, Shari (Jim) Beck and Todd (Jessica) Ertl. Seven grandchildren also survive Pam: Kailey and Jordan Ketter, Brooklyn, Sydney and Elyanna Rau, and Emily and Jake Weber.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Juanita Boyer.
Friends and family will gather at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2736 Glendale Ave., Green Bay, from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, with the memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome. com.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Peggy, Cheryl, Lee and the LLI girls. We would also like to thank Unity Hospice for their outstanding care.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the NEW Community Shelter or Veterans 1st of Northeast Wisconsin.
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