Virgil Miller
Virgil was born June 15, 1938, to Carl Frederick Miller and Alvina (Lubenau) Miller; He was raised in the Fall River area. After graduating from Fall River High School he started work at the American Red Cross where he worked for over 45 years. He proudly served as his local union president for many many years. In that time he met Judith Czajkowski and they got married and raised a family together in the Sun Prairie area. In 2002 they moved to their cottage in Dellwood WI.
Virgil was a “collector” He left behind a heck of a lot of stuff to his 2 sons who have no idea what to do with it. So if you’re looking for an extremely large TV from the 80s, boxes of 8 track tapes, vhs player or a concrete “stork” at least that is what we think it is, a trophy from 1995 for “best family float” or a rug shampooer (not sure of working condition) please contact Kirk Miller as Kyle’s number is conveniently unavailable, but please wait for an appropriate amount of time. Tomorrow will work. LOL But this is not an ad for a garage sale, it’s an obituary for a great and loved father, grandfather, and husband.
Virgil loved to volunteer. He was a youth group leader for Peace Lutheran church in Sun Prairie. He helped with the Quincy volunteer fire department. A long time member of the Petenwell and Castle Rock Property Owners, Petenwell and Castlerock Stewards and The Duck Creek Watershed group. He helped start the Quincy Neighborhood watch. Along with his work on the planning and zoning committee, Virgil was voted to the Ambulance committee as a citizen representative to help get a new ambulance service to the area. He also liked helping however he could at the Maggie Mae barn dances. He really enjoyed dressing up for St. Patrick’s Day and going to local care centers and the King Veterans home dressed up as a leprechaun and passing out little gifts. He loved watching sports especially the Wisconsin Badgers, racing and the Green Bay Packers GO PACK Go!!
He loved going for rides on his motorcycles and truly enjoyed hunting and fishing. However, we believe that hunting and fishing was just his way of spending more time with his sons more so than actually catching fish or bagging deer or ducks but he was skilled at both.
He would always carry dog biscuits in his coat pocket because like he would say “you never know when you’re going to see a dog who needs a treat. Or one to toss so I can jump a fence to get away from”
He always said his greatest accomplishment in his life was his two boys Kirk and Kyle and the lives they made for themselves and their families. Virgil would always put the needs of his family and friends before his own without hesitation or expecting anything in return. He was a man with the biggest heart. He was an extremely proud grandpa and cherished watching his granddaughters grow and succeed in life.
THE GREATEST COMPLIMENT WE’LL EVER HEAR IS YOU’RE JUST LIKE YOUR DAD.
Virgil was preceded in death by his Parents (father) Carl Miller, (Mother) Alvina Miller, (wife) Judith Lee (Czajkowski) Miller and two infant brothers.
Survivors include his sons: Kirk Miller, Kyle Miller (Leigh Ann (Niedermeier) Miller; granddaughter, Emma Miller; granddaughter, Hannah Miller; Kinship cared Granddaughter, Emilee Niedermeier and Kasey and Kalvin and his pride and joy his grand-Dog, BENNY!!
The Millers would like to give a special thank you to Virgil’s friend and companion Johhna Lee Mozny for her care and dedication to our father/grandfather. We would also like to thank the close friends and neighbors who helped with his care. You are all greatly appreciated.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 31st, from 12 Noon until the time of service. Interment will be at Fall River Cemetery at a later date and a celebration of life will be held later in the Summer details to follow.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home (www.roseberrys.com) is assisting the family.
So sorry to hear about Virgil. He was a pillar in our Quincy community. I enjoyed our conversations. He will be missed.
So very sorry to hear about Virgil’s passing. He was a giving person and full of life. May your memories sustain you.
I loved Virgil. I met him in the Union at American Red Cross, and spent hours in negotiations, meetings, and annual conventions. He was “One of a Kind”. Virgil helped everyone and volunteered for so many groups. He always had on his hat and vest, and both were full of union pins. Virgil’s smile could light up an entire conference center, the minute he stepped into the lobby. His heart was “pure”, and he was full of laughter and humor, which always “lighten the mood” or “brightened your day”. Virgil was a great educator and teacher, not only in his job, but in the Union offices that he held as well. You could find him at the Madison Labor Temple for the Labor Day Celebration, as well as making sure flyers and information sheets reached all union employees. He was a “smart” negotiator and could see “both sides” of contract negotiations. I know that he encouraged us to “Stand up” for ourselves and others in our community. He also said that the hardest thing to do was “to listen to the “other side”, or your opposition, and learn from them, so you know which form of communication they are used to, then learn that communication, so you can take your concerns to them, in a language they understand. For the few times, I was lucky enough to get hugs, they always were “big” and “reassuring”. Virgil made anyone around him feel welcomed, and every day he “led by example”. If you were not learning, you were not listening. He changed my life in ways that I will always appreciate, and he helped me to grow as a person, in my job, and in my union office. He told the “truth” even when you did not want to hear it, but you did hear it, because it came from him; someone that you could trust. He was “old school” traditions, history, and craftsmanship, yet embraced the “now” and the future of our workers, their families, and our jobs. In many ways he was “ahead of this time”. He stood up against discrimination, and wrongful terminations. He stood up for people, progress, and success, and was also there in times of disappointment, losses, and conflicts. I was amazed at how much insight he had into people, and their surroundings, and their actions and their willingness to help others succeed. I loved his fishing stories, and that he had a “Big Heart”. I always say “Fate” had a way of bringing us to the Pizza Ranch in Baraboo, a year to the day, that we had last “accidentally” run into each other. He was smiling and happy, and he remembered me. He was so proud of his granddaughter then and being able to take her fishing. He loved every minute of it with her. I never met Virgil’s family, which based on the obituary, above, I would love them the way I loved Virgil. He was the first one to tell you that he made mistakes, and sometimes things did not go as planned, yet he continued to move forward and to include others on his journey, whatever cause, or issue, he was working on. I met so many union members in my lifetime because of him and all his connections. I was always included and never felt “unwanted or unneeded” when showing up for an event or when working out employment issues in the workplace. I am an idealist and a “dreamer”, that’s part of the arts, theater, music, and dance in me. I like to express myself a lot, and out loud, which wasn’t always a good thing, LOL, but he showed me how to channel my new ideas and my “eagerness” and make them work for me, in my workplace, in the union, and in the community. I will forever be grateful that he was in my life, and I would like to thank his family, friends and community for that as well, as you had a wonderful leader, who loved his family and worked for his community all his life. He was “One of a Kind”, and I was so blessed to have known him. I am sorry for the loss of Virgil, to all those who knew him, like I did. Thank you for sharing his life with us. Rest in Peace, Virgil, until we meet again, and I know we will. In the meantime, train those “Angels” right, and keep on smiling and laughing. Thank you for being you.
Oh Virgil, what a light you were in this world! My heart hurts for the family and for Johhna. I managed Maggie Mae’s and worked the barn dances with Virgil and he was always such a joy to be around. On occasion he’d bring Johhana along and I loved the kindness and care they showed each other. We’re all blessed to have a little bit of Virgil in our memories. To the family, may your memories help you through the rough times ahead. I’m truly sorry for your loss. I was blessed to call him my friend.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Virgil was a great man and brought tons of laughs at Maggie Mae’s barn dance. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Sorry to hear of Virgil’s passing. We were neighbors while living in Schey Acres, and co-workers. He was a good friend,
always willing to lend a helping hand.
Kirk and Kyle, I am sending peace and light your way. One of my first jobs was babysitting the two of you! I have many stories, some of which I still tell! 😉
Your parents were special people. Bask in the memories, and continue to tell the stories. Rest in peace, Virgil.
Sharon (Pogue) Frank
Dear :Kirk,Kyle & Family sorry to hear about your Dad passing away. He use to stop in my garage bar & have a few Cold Tappers. I helped him fix his kegarater too. Be & my Next store Nieghbor Wiener Ulrich were good Buddy’s. There is a Pair to Drsw too as they say. Be went to the same Lutheran Church in Dellwood were my Family went.Gods Speed Virgal & R.I.P.. Daniel T Morrow.
What a great tribute to a great guy!!! Virg was always there when we needed him. He’s going to be missed so much by so many. Clarence and Virgil are probably enjoying coffee and trying to solve the world’s problems at the Citgo in heaven. Two great guys gone from our mist. Remember the good times.
May You RIP Virgil!!! Always my favorite Leprechaun at 4 Season’s Mini Mart!!!
Kirk , Kyle & all the family: So sorry for your loss. Our family has so many special
memories of Virgil, Judy & their boys when they lived in Sun Prairie. We loved reading the full of love obituary! May God bless your life as LIFE CHANGES without Virgil.
Love from your Peace Lutheran Friends
Dave & Jeannie Hensler & family
what a character Virgil was! I remember going out on Castle Rock Lake to do water testing and he brought a little cooler with beer! He was a great companion in water protection when I worked for the county as the Lake Specialist. He used to come to see me in my office on St Patrick’s Day in his leprechaun “disguise”. After I retired, we’d run across each other somewhere and catch up. When he drove by my house and I was in the yard, he always honked and came over for a chat. A truly great loss to the community, especially for those who care about water protection and the environment.
Sorry to hear of Virgil’s passing. He was a good man and such fun to be around. I love the way you wrote the obituary. It is so Virgil. He would be proud. RIP Virg !
Im sorry to say I didnt have the honor of knowing your father but after reading this fantastically worded obituary I wish I had. I cant begin to imagine the loss you, and everyone who knew and loved him is feeling, may your memories sustain you and his immense pride and love for you bring you comfort.
My condolences to the family. Virg was a most positive influence in the community. We will miss him.
Kirk, I was very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, as you had told me just recently that he was still living in his home so I assumed he was in good health. I know from your posts and photos that you and your brother had great relationships with your dad, and he sounded like a really wonderful man-and a great father! I hope all the cherished memories you have made with him will sustain you through this difficult time.
Larry Klawiter, UW-Stout co-worker
We are so incredibly sorry for the loss of such a sweet, caring man! Prayers for peace and comfort for the family and loved ones.
Sorry for your loss. Virgil was a very special person. He will be missed. Our condolences to the family.
So Sorry for your loss he was a great leprechaun and and a great neighbor
This is BEAUTIFUL ❤️ He will be greatly missed but always in our memories & heart