Diane L. Miller

Diane L. Miller, age 79, of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice, Sheboygan Falls. 

The former Diane Van Ess was born on April 23, 1946, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Edward and Bernice (Feuerstein) Van Ess. Diane was a 1964 graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. On July 4, 1964, Diane was married to Wayne L. Miller in Manitowoc. She worked for 21 years at Paragon, retiring in 1998. Diane loved being a homemaker and loved doing everything with, and for, her family. 

Diane enjoyed cruising around with Wayne in their 56 Chevy and hanging out at many car shows in the area with all of their car enthusiast friends.  She could always be found right next to Wayne at those many car shows with a smile on her face and her Kindle in her lap.  They always enjoyed cruising through a drive-through for ice cream cones.  Diane’s family and friends will miss her quick wit and her smile, most of all. 

Survivors include her husband: Wayne L. Miller, Manitowoc; her five children: Melissa (Jan) Jindra, Manitowoc, Kevin (Dori) Miller, Manitowoc, Shane (Deb) Miller, Manitowoc, Wayne Miller, Kellnersville, Jason Miller (Virginia Antonie), St. Nazianz; six grandchildren: Miranda Jindra (Jake Becker), Courtney (Bryan) Brice, Emma (Trevor) Wisse, Dillon Miller (Baily Spach), Alex Miller (Hannah Leach), Jenna Miller (Sam Owens); two great-granddaughters: Olivia and Lily Brice; one brother: Edward Van Ess, Whitelaw; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Sharon (Jim) Remiker, Mishicot, Gloria Helmer, Two Rivers; one sister-in-law: Paula Olson, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Edward and Bernice Van Ess; one infant sister: Margaret Ann Van Ess; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Dave Helmer, Dick Olson, Dale and Carol Miller and Karen Van Ess; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Leonard Miller and Armilla Miller.  

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 South 14th, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. 

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com 

Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Jens Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, WI is assisting the family with arrangements. 

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