Thomas Joseph Miller

"See you When the Wind Blows"

Thomas "Jumbo" Miller, age 83, of West Bend, Wisconsin went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2025. He was born to the late Raymond and Helen (Hammerer) Miller on October 22, 1941 in Milwaukee. He was united in marriage to Annette Prochnow on May 20, 1978, in Jackson. Tom was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Tom lived a life full of adventure and purpose as an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, Air Force Veteran, Vice President of the Ozaukee Guzzlers MC, nation-wide Trap Shooter, and longtime church member of St. John’s Lutheran in West Bend. He worked as the first salesman for Smokie Products, Old Wisconsin Sausage and later for Fromm Family Pet Food. In his free time, you could find him at the cabin “upnorth”, cheering on his favorite Wisconsin sports teams, or on the phone sharing life and encouraging others.

In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his sister Mary Lou Miller and mother-in-love Anita Eulert, father in-laws Albert Prochnow and Conrad Eulert, along with 3 nieces and nephews.

Those left to cherish Tom’s memory include his wife of 46 years, Annette, daughters, Rayelle (Chris) Berola, Krista (Bryan) Patrick with grandchildren Riley and Nolan and cousins including Kathy (Bob) Plantz. Tom was a loving brother-in-law to Elaine (the late Ralph) Gerner, Jerry (Arlene) Prochnow, Diane (the late Bill) Brandt, the late Sharon (Jim) Matenaer, Glen (Linda) Prochnow, Dale Prochnow, Warren (Holly) Prochnow, Carol (Mark) Viesselmann and Jeff (Julie) Prochnow; additionally, 16 nieces and nephews, other relatives and numerous friends.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Tom’s family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at Terrace 167 (3219 Holy Hill Road, Richfield, WI). Pastor Jeff Hesse will be officiating the service at 12:30 p.m. Following service there will be more time for fellowship, conversation (including open mic for story telling), food, and ice cream (Tom’s favorite).

In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Tom could be made out to the Boy Scouts of America, Lawlis Family Hospice, St John's Lutheran - West Bend.

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