Eddie Lee Miller, 65, passed away unexpectedly and heartbreakingly at his home on Sunday, June 7, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones.

Eddie was born Jan. 11, 1950, in Austin, Minnesota, to Leonard and Phyllis (Squier-Arp) Miller-Petersen. He attended Austin High School. He went into the US Army in 1968 where he served in Korea. He met his first wife Chu Ok Kim there and they married in August of 1970. They had one daughter, Suzie Kim. On Nov. 11, 1984, he met the love of his life, Lori Howard when she tried to run over him on Fourth Avenue. On Oct. 13, 1987, they were married. To this union, they were blessed with three more children: Kari Lynn, Jaci Lynn, and David Lee. He had two grandchildren: Walker Morgan and Aubrey Miller

Eddie was a born salesman, working many jobs doing just that. His true passion, however, was his love for performing music. He was a wonderful singer and guitar player. He had many bands, with his most recent being “Blue Denim Band.” He made a couple of records of which he was very proud, and also wrote a special song for his daughter Suzie. Now we know where the girls’ creativity comes from.

When he was younger he was quite the motor head, always working on cars with many friends, including his brother Mike, which carried over to his son David.

Eddie is preceded in death by his father; step-father Pete Petersen; his in-Iaws Ralph and Sandy Howard; his nieces: Tanya and Bobee; his nephew, Cully; his brother-in-law, Mike McCarty; and his grandparents.

He is survived by his wife, Lori of Austin; his children: Suzie, Kari and David Miller of Austin and Jaci Miller of Rochester; and grandchildren: Walker Morgan and Aubrey Miller of Austin; his mother, Phyllis Miller-Petersen of Austin, his siblings: Carmel (David) Taylor, Judy Hebl Kamp, Mike (Merry) Petersen, Leanne (Larry) Rand, Judy (Steve) Tabor all of Austin, Jeanette (Kevin) Slavik of New Prague, Sherri McCarty, Patti Lang, Roger Miller, Lenny (Becky) Miller, and Phillip (Joanne) Miller all of Austin. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; cousins; aunts and uncles.

‘Til I get to sing with my music man again, Lotsa Love Always, Lori XXOO

A celebration of his life will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, at the Eagles Club in Austin, Minnesota. Visitation will be at the Eagles Club from 3 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.