Wendy Michaeline Miller

January 14th, 1957 - August 29th, 2024

Obituary for Wendy Michaeline Miller (née Oligschlaeger)

Wendy Michaeline Miller (née Oligschlaeger), 67, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ, with her husband, Todd, by her side. Born on January 14, 1957, in Phoenix, Wendy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and faith. She was diagnosed in November 2023 with ALS.

Wendy graduated from Bourgade High School. She went on to graduate in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Gonzaga University, where she made dear lifelong friends. Her love for literature and learning was evident throughout her life.

She married her husband, Todd, in 1983. She homeschooled her five children and was a devout Catholic, active in her parish of St. Gregory’s for decades.

Wendy is survived by her beloved husband, Todd Miller; her children, Mitch Miller, Peter Miller, Lucy Miller, Emily Miller, and Frederick Miller; her grandchildren, Mikaela, Max, Tilly, and Margaret; and her foster daughters, Phan and Yen, and their families. She is also remembered by her sisters, Cecelia, Paula, Lynn, Heidi, and Iris, and her brothers, Mark, Eric, and Keith, and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Fritz; her mother, Amelia; and her sister, Denise.

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Wendy's memory will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched with her love and dedication. May she rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her honor to ALS AZ, a non-profit organization that greatly assisted in her care in the last year of her life.

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Terry Harris

Cheers to Wendy a life well lived!

Published September 15th, 2024

Terry Harris

Wendy You will truly be missed by your Gonzaga crew. We will toast and honor you as we gather in your memory...to be continued... Cheers .... TERRY

Published September 13th, 2024

CHRISTINA I THOMPSON

Sharing love from the Iowa branch of the O Family. Sending many air hugs for you all. We did a donation in lieu of flowers as requested. We will pray for all of you!

Published September 10th, 2024

Richie Itule

Wendy, babysat my brother, my sister and I in the early to mid 70s. She is the first person I remember outside the family taking care of us. She introduced us to new music (Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road) and new foods (banana milkshakes - to this day, no one makes them as good as she did.) She had a sharp wit, let us get away with stuff and was stern with us when she needed to be. My family was close with Wendy’s family. Lynn and Heidi babysat us occasionally after Wendy went to college. Iris was in my class at St Gregs. Keith was a close friend of mine as we grew older. I still think of the Oligschlaegers as close friends even though I don’t see them often - all part of the old St Gregs family. It hurts me to hear of Wendy’s passing. My heart and prayers go out to the Millers and Oligschlaegers. I wish you all peace.

Published September 13th, 2024

Janis Jacobs Nantz

Wendy and I met as freshmen at Gonzaga University. She might very well have been the first friend I made there. My first memory of Wendy is walking with her across the campus to attend a freshman mixer in the COG the first day or two we were on campus! She was funny and exuberant! We weren't originally roommates but after a couple of weeks of school we moved in together and became lifelong friends. We (and our whole crew) moved to the same small dorm sophomore year. We shared a house senior year with three other friends. I am grateful that we were able to share so many "girls' trips" over the decades since college. Wendy's bright smile, thoughtful nature and love of life is something that I will always treasure. She was a very special person. To Todd and her children: I am so sorry for your loss.

Published September 10th, 2024

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