Edward Ralph "Ed" Miller, 91 of Rochester, passed away on February 10, 2014 at Season's Hospice House.  Ed was born on February 24, 1922 in Rochester.  As a young man, he moved with his parents to Virginia, MN and attended schools there.

Ed joined the Civilian Conservation Corp, serving in two camps: Company 725 in Orr, Minnesota, and Company 717 in Side Lake, MN. Following his work for the CCC, Ed enlisted in the US Army Air Corp, and fought in the European and African campaigns during WWII.

Ed married Vivian Johnson at the First Lutheran Church in Hibbing, MN on September 7, 1945.  He attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis before moving to Rochester in 1947. Ed worked for the US Post Office for seven years prior to being employed by IBM Rochester in 1957. He retired in 1984.

Ed is a charter member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester. His hobbies included metal detecting as a member of the Zumbro Valley Treasure Hunter's Club, doing crossword puzzles, reading, and especially spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Vivian of over 68 years, a son Sheldon (Diane) of Globe, AZ, four grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service for Ed will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church with Pastor Charles Ortloff officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at Gloria Dei.

Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, and online line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com