Alvin Miller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alvin Miller FLORENCE, Wis. - Alvin Howard "Alvie" Miller, 71, of Keyes Lake in Florence, Wis., formerly of Kingsford, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain. He was born May 15, 1932, in Kingsford, son of Bert and Alice (Fezzat) Miller. He graduated from Kingsford High School in 1951. He lived in Kingsford all his life until 1993, when he and his wife moved to their retirement home on Keyes Lake. Upon graduation from high school, Alvie enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country in the United States and in Germany. He married Corrine (Corky) Balzola in August of 1955. They raised three children together. Alvie enjoyed all sports. He coached and played baseball for many seasons. He was a constant and enthusiastic face in the stands at Flivver Field, supporting "his" school and especially this year, proudly watching his granddaughter cheer and her classmates play. He was also an avid golfer and enjoyed his boat and the wildlife on the lake. Alvie and Corky wintered in Myrtle Beach enjoying friends, golf and the ocean. Alvie always had a kind word, a friendly hug and a huge smile for everyone he knew. He loved people and people loved him. He enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to take them boating and watch them enjoy the water at his home. He had many friends and will be truly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Jean in 1973; his brothers, Harold and David; his sister, Viola Carlson and his favorite mother-in-law, Margaret Balzola. Alvie is survived by his wife, Corrine; his son, Steve (Mary) of Iron Mountain; his son, Chris (Catherine) of DePere, Wis.; his grandchildren, Stephanie, Nicholas, Matthew and Claire; his brothers, Norman and Arnold (Mary); his sisters, Arvella Rudd, Shirley (William) Grailer and Rosemary (Donald) Phillips; his sisters-in-law, Gertrude Miller and Connie Balzola Flemington; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. David Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ed Miller, John Miller, Steve Miller and Chris Miller. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Alvie Miller online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.