Sherman L. Miller, age 78 of Bowler, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 in Wausau. Born on July 4, 1934 in Morgan Siding, he was the son of the late Robert and Priscilla (Tousey) Miller. Sherman worked as a Consultant with the Department of Transportation for the State of Wisconsin. He was also a Consultant with Project Phoenix. On May 26, 1956 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Pirwitz in Milwaukee. Sherman was a member of the Stockbridge Bible Church. He was very active in his community and served on a committee for the elderly. Sherman loved spending time with his family and nature. Sherman is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Marilyn; a daughter, Diane Mattingly; 2 sons, Mark (Thelia) Miller, Jeffrey (Mary) Miller; 9 grandchildren, Jamie, Jared, Zachary, Joshua, Jazen, Ian, Elizabeth, Jeffrey II, Kristal; 4 great-grandchildren, Gavin, Nolan, Aiden, Cain; and 4 siblings, Ila Jean (Earl) Pomroy, Valerie Elmergreen, Robert (Brenda) Miller, Jr. and Albert Miller. Sherman was preceded in death by: a granddaughter, Hannah; his parents; a sister, Darlene Dworschak; 2 brothers-in-law, Simon Dworschak, Michael Elmergreen; and a sister-in-law, Pat Miller. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Stockbridge Bible Church, Morgan Siding with the Rev. Ernie Geeting officiating. Burial will be in the Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Cemetery in the Town of Red Springs. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday after 1:00pm until the time of the service. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com