Mary M. Miller

HURON — Mary M. Miller, of Huron, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in University of Toledo Medical Center after a brief illness.She was born May 25, 1925, in Sandusky, to Josef and Blanka Michel; she was the second youngest of seven children. As a child, she worked in the family business, Michel's Bakery. She was a 1943 graduate of St. Mary Catholic School.After graduating from St. Mary, Mary attended Ohio State University for one year, and later held positions at American Crayon Company and Ohio Bureau of Employment Services.In 1950, she married Richard P. Miller, and together they had four children.While raising her family, Mary attended Bowling Green State University, Firelands Campus, and earned an Associate Degree in Business. While living in Sandusky she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. After moving to Huron, she joined St. Peter Catholic Church and got involved in prayer groups. In addition to spending time pursuing hobbies in crafting and gardening, she developed a love of sewing.Survivors include daughters, Patricia (Randy) Wax of Belle Center, Ohio, Kathleen of Huron, Sandy of Bowling Green; and son, Steve (Shelle) of Sandusky, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Carrie, Diane, Jenni, Amanda, Aubrey, Andy, and Megan; six great-grandchildren, Anna, Julia, Claire, Cael, Miles, and Levi; brother, Joe (Carmel) Michel; many nieces and nephews; and two life-long friends, Ginnie Ruskin and Elaine Jesberger.Preceding Mary in death were her husband of 62 years, Richard; parents; sisters, Virginia and Alberta; and brothers, Eugene, Carl, and Edwin.Friends may call 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, 410 Main St., Huron, and from 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, until Mass at 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main St., Huron. The Rev. Jeffrey McBeth will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 2020 Sanford St., Sandusky.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sandusky or St. Peter Catholic Church in Huron.Condolences may be shared with the family at fosterfh.com.