Todd W. Miller

Todd Wilbur Miller, 68, died peacefully at home on November 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Todd was born on August 1, 1957 in Barron. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Prairie Farm High School in 1975. He was well known as a heavyweight wrestler in high school and was one win away from competing in the state tournament his senior year.

Todd married his first love Debbie Keller on December 30, 1978. They had three amazing children; Trever Charles in 1979, Benjamin Wilbur in 1982, and Michelle Renee in 1983. Debbie was tragically killed in a car accident in 1984 leaving Todd a widower with three small children. He then met his second love, Margrethe (Peggy) Larson in 1991. They were married March 4, 1997.

As a young man Todd had a milk route and also delivered bulk fuel for Ridgeland Coop. Todd and Peggy then owned and ran Dutchman’s Bar in Ridgeland for 25 years. Todd was an amazing bar owner with a smile and conversation for everyone. Memories of his years at the bar are filled with Friday night fish fries, Yellow River dances, Super Bowl parties, Packer vs. Viking rivalries (as Todd was an avid Vikings fan), along with many other good times with friends and family.

Todd had many pastimes that kept him active away from the bar. He loved riding side by side with family and friends, camping at Chetek River Campground, and spending evenings in his recliner with his beloved cats, especially this summer as his disease progressed. Todd was a member of Ridgeland Fire Department, Dallas Area Ambulance as a first responder, Ridgeland Fair Board, Ridgeland Lutheran Church Council, and the Ridgeland Village Board.

Todd is survived by his wife Peggy, children Trever (Dawn) of Turtle Lake, Ben (Ciara) of Menomonie, Michelle (Richard) of Prairie Farm. He is also survived by brothers Terry (Carolyn), Steve (Toots), Brad (Jodi), Andy (Candice), Pat (Jill), and a sister Tammy (Dan). He has six beautiful grandchildren, Bryce Miller, Brayden Miller, Caitlyn Miller, Kroy Miller, Mason Johnson, and Mya Johnson. He is further survived by a sisters-in-law Leslie (Dean) Frisle, Lori (Rick) Warner, brother-in-law Dave Keller, and in-laws Chuck and Ethel Keller, and special niece Marissa Marie. He has numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and so many loving friends.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Debbie, parents Wilbur and Donna, in-laws Everett and Rose Larson, sisters-in-law Sheri Miller and Kathy Larson, niece Angela Miller, and foster sister Lorraine Stokes.

Visitation will be held Wednesday Nov 12 from 4-7 pm at United Lutheran Church in Prairie Farm. Visitation will continue from 10-11 on Thursday Nov 13, followed by services at 11 am at the church with Pastor Sara Feld officiating. Burial will take place at Hay River Lutheran Cemetery, in the township of Hay River, Dunn County.

Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family.

In lieu of flowers memorials to the family are suggested which will be distributed throughout the Ridgeland Community.

The family wants to thank the many family members and friends that visited Todd and sent cards and words of encouragement. We would also like to thank St Croix Hospice for their care and direction the last days of Todd’s life.

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