Donna Miller

Donna Joanne (Greeno) Miller went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Donna was 97 years old. Donna was born in Staples, Minnesota on November 21, 1928. She was the daughter of Lillian Greeno. Donna attended Staples Public Schools and graduated in 1946. Donna married L.J. (Pat) Miller at the United Methodist Church, on July 17, 1948. They had three children: Kenneth, Douglas, and Jon. She worked at Staples State Bank for three years until she became pregnant with her first son. In 1964 Donna worked helping her husband with his photography business doing administrative tasks. 

Donna loved to travel with Pat taking trips to Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Greece and around the United States. Many trips were on Pat’s Harley motorcycle. Donna played piano and organ for 70 years for Sunday services, children’s programs, weddings, and funerals at the United Methodist Church. She was very active in her church organizing special music. Donna loved and served the Lord Jesus with all her heart. She was a prayer warrior whose faith guided her life. Donna’s life was a beautiful ministry of music, faith, and service, devoted above all to glorifying God. Through years of dedication, she shared her gifts with humility and joy, allowing every song, every act of kindness, and every moment of service to reflect the light of Christ within her. Those who knew Donna saw in her a faithful heart, a generous spirit, and a love for the Lord that touched countless lives. Her music was more than a talent—it was a testimony, a gift offered in worship and a source of encouragement to all who were blessed to hear it. Donna was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Donna had a huge gift of hospitality and opened her home to many foreign exchange students. 

She is loved and will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. Donna is preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Greeno, Uncle Kenneth Greeno, son Douglas Miller, her husband Pat Miller and her great grandson Jaylen Coward. She is survived by her sons Kenneth (Kathleen) Miller and Jon Miller, Grandchildren Michael (Marissa) Miller and Lindsey Miller, Great Grandchildren Taylonee South, Kendrick South, Theo Miller, Gus Miller, and Luna Miller. 

A celebration of Donna’s life will be on July 28th, 2026. The visitation is at 3:00 and service at 4:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Staples, Minnesota. A Special thanks to the Lakewood Health Care Center for the loving care they gave Donna.