Lydia Martha Miller (Wagner) of Superior, WI passed away on January 30, 2024. Lydia was born on January 12, 1950, in Park Falls, WI.

Lydia is survived by her loving husband, partner, and best friend of 56 years, William "Bill" Miller III, two daughters: Michele Radvansky of Tempe AZ and Melissa (Peanie) Miller of Superior WI, four grandchildren: Landen & Sofia (Michele) and Cassie & Caleb (Melissa), seven siblings: Ceil (Lloyd) Lewallen of Wautoma WI, Walter Wagner of Whitewater WI, Annette Ray of Mellen WI, Betty (Lawrence) White of Mellen WI, Carole (Bud) Weinberger of Butternut WI, William (Carol) Wagner of South Chicago Heights IL, Mary (Brian) Eimermann of Park Falls WI, and many nieces and nephews.

Lydia was preceded in death by her father George Wagner and mother Grace Wagner (Parker), and siblings Grace Burnham, George (Sonny) Wagner, Laura Dewane, and infant brother Robert.

Lydia tried to attend every activity and event in which her daughters and grandchildren took part. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her daughters, grandchildren, and family were most important to Lydia.

Lydia's hobbies were reading, flower and vegetable gardens, country dance, Boundary Waters, riding her Harley, completing 10 marathons (26.2 miles), sailing on Lake Superior, sewing, crafts, scrapbooking, and traveling. Lydia & Bill's travels took them to such varied places as Israel, Europe, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, and many places in the U.S. Lydia was very quiet and reserved but was bursting with life – she was just fun to be with.

Another very important part of Lydia's life was education. She earned an associate degree from Northwood Technical College (WITC) and both a bachelor's and master's degree from UW Superior, graduating from both schools with high honors. After graduating from UWS she pursued a career as a business and secretarial instructor at Northwood Technical College (WITC). Lydia cared deeply for all her students.

For many years Lydia volunteered to work with Relay for Life, a cancer fundraiser, where she helped raise over a million dollars to go for cancer research. Lydia traveled to Washington DC twice to lobby for cancer research funding.

A scholarship fund for the Park Falls School District will be created in Lydia's honor to help kids in need. Please consider a donation in lieu of flowers. Her passion for education will continue with your donation. Donations may be sent to Superior Savings Bank in her name, 1130 Tower Ave., Superior, WI 54880.

Services for Lydia will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Cathedral of Christ the King Church, 1111 Belknap St., Superior, WI. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. for family / 10:00 a.m. for friends, and Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Lunch to follow at church in Kress Hall.

The burial will take place on Friday, February 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Nola Cemetery in Park Falls, WI. Lunch to follow at a local restaurant.