June Miller, 90, of Neopit, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 25, 1924, to the late Frederick and Sarah Ann (Duquain) Tebeau.
June was a nurse and worked at the Neopit Clinic, Shawano Medical Center and Menominee Tribal Clinic. She was the first Native American woman to serve on the state Board of Nursing. June was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Outdoor Life magazine even featured her on the cover while she was trout fishing in the 1950s. She was a determined person, not afraid to speak her mind and was a soldier in many political battles.
June is survived by her children, Diana (John Coyle) Miller, of Madison, Adrian (Lynnette) Miller, of Keshena, Rendell “Fuzzy” (Carolyn) Miller, of Green Bay, Keith Miller, of Wisconsin Dells, Norbert (Emmeretta) Miller, of Keshena, Brenda (Chester) Gauthier, of Neopit, David Miller, of Neopit, Kevine Miller, of Neopit, and Dana (Valarie) Miller, of Idaho; 25 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, including special nieces Joan Vigue Leaman and Celine Martin.
She is further survived by many friends, including close friends Dr. Kurtz, Dr. Reinardy and Dr. Ojdrovic.
June was preceded in death by her former husband, Benjamin Miller; son, Gene; siblings, Pearl Thompson, Wilma “Aunt Bill” Vigue, Frederick Tebeau and Leonard Tebeau.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O.Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held from 12-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano and again at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. A parish wake will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at the funeral home.
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