Carl Arlowe Miller, age 56, of Winnebago, MN, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 28, 2021 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held at Heartland Retreat and Rental Hall, 203 East North Street, Elmore, MN on Wednesday February 3, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Face masks and social distancing will be observed. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see brussheitner.com to leave online condolences.

     Carl was born March 8, 1964 the son of Carl Louie and Marcy Raye (Erdahl) Miller. Carl attended Blue Earth High School and worked at Patton Roofing and Tafco for many years.  He married Karen Ihle on January 18, 1991, gaining two step-children Heidi and Jared.  To this union, Marissa and Clinton were born before the couple later divorced.  Carl enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing cards and watching football.  He enjoyed gambling with his sisters and Mom and gardening and being at home with Susan.  He loved spending time with his family and was very proud of his children and grandchildren, who brought him so much joy!  Carl will be remembered for his sense of humor and advice.  He was always there when we needed him, and will be greatly missed.

    Carl is survived by his girlfriend Susan Johnson of Winnebago, MN; children: Marissa (Travis) Jacobsen of Milaca, MN, Clinton (Brandi) Miller of Roger City, MI, Heidi (Dave) O’Brien of Blue Earth, MN, and Jared Ihle of Blue Earth, MN; grandchildren: Ryan, Shelby, Keagan, Keegan, Aiden, Jalen, Holton, Koby, Waylon, Kayn and Jaxdyn; 2 great-granddaughters; sisters: Shelli (Patrick) Ziegler of Blue Earth, MN and and Shanda (Jay) Miller of Owatonna, MN; as well as many more friends and family.

     He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Mitchell.