Marlene Miller

Marlene Dian Miller, 70, passed away April 11, 2021, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Baxter of Parkinson’s.

 A gathering of family and friends will be held Weds., April 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. at the Taylor Funeral Home in Staples. 

Marlene was born August 14, 1950 to Emma and Clifford Miller in Staples. She was a great sister to Susan and brother Dave. She graduated from Staples High School, Class of 1968. She attended St. Cloud State University, graduating with degrees in Geography and Biology. Upon graduation she took her big pink suitcase alone on a greyhound bus to Tucson, AZ, a very independent girl. In Tucson she worked at a title company. From there she moved to Anaheim, CA with a roommate from Tucson. She worked at a jewelry store and at an engineering company. She passed a difficult test for the city of Santa Ana, CA and worked in the Public Works Department for 25 years drafting by ink on large table size sheets of paper and later computer drafting. She retired in her 50’s so she could travel. She visited Russia, Europe, Iceland, South America, Turkey, Canada, Africa, Australia, Costa Rico, New Zealand, Alaska the Bahama’s and many trips to Hawaii with Susan and took many trips around the U.S. Marlene especially enjoyed the small riverboat cruises around the U.S. Marlene enjoyed playing tennis two to four times a week with Susan for 40 years. 

Marlene is survived by one sister, Susan Miller; one brother, David Miller; special sister-in-law, Jackie Miller; special friend, Paul; two nieces, Christine and Amy; one nephew, Daniel; two great-nieces, Natalie and Emma and one great-nephew, Brayden. 

Marlene is preceded in death by her parents, Emma and Clifford. 

Arrangements were by Taylor Funeral Home, Staples. 

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