Verna C. Johnson Miller, age 77 of Bowler, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 27, 1936 in the Town of Red Springs, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Virginia (Mohawk) Johnson. Verna was married on March 12, 1955 to Charles Terrio Sr. for 13 years. On August 7, 1976 she was united in marriage to Arvid "Babe" Miller, Jr. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1997. Verna was the first Tribal Employee of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe. She was also the first nurse hired at the Stockbridge Munsee Clinic. Verna always took care of other people and even acted the part of a first responder before there was such a thing. She would make house calls if needed and would welcomingly accept the sick and injured at her doorstep during all hours of the day and night. Later, Verna ran a daycare for her grandchildren in her home. Verna was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness and was the first women to act as Church Council President. She was a Peacemaker for the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe, Judge of the Election Board, Health Board Member and a Housing Commissioner. Verna is survived by: her children, Terrie K. Terrio of Bowler, Bonnie (Kirby) Welch Sr. of Bowler, Charles (Michelle) Terrio III of Kroenwetter, William (Rhianne) Terrio of Bowler, David (Jennifer) Terrio of Gresham, Verna (Michael) Micik of Shawano, Angel (Jeff Zobeck) Miller of Gresham, Virginia (Jason) Hietpas of Shawano; a step-daughter, Keri Miller of Shawano; 29 grandchildren, Ken, KJ, Genna, Martin, Charlie, Ginny, Toban, Dakota, Dan, Andy, Sylas, Tia, Autumn, Rick, Mitchell, Aurora, Odessa, Manny, Charlee, Rose, Marley, Jaxsyn, Nick, Marcel, Sarah, Rupert, Mariah, Brooke, Devon and Rhiannon; siblings to her children, Scott Terrio and Ganelle Naud; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard (Roxanne) Johnson of Gresham; and 2 sisters, Bonnie (Les) Slater, Sr. of Bowler and Mary Cotton of Gresham. Verna is further survived by: sisters-in-law, Sheila (Matt) Powless, Leah (Wabeno) Miller, Molly (Lloyd) Fredenberg, Kristy (Randy) Malone, Tammy (Roderick) Pecore of Bowler; brothers-in-law, Dick (Pat) Miller, Carl (Anita) Miller, Harvey Kroening all of Bowler; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Verna was preceded in death by: her husband, Babe; her parents; brother, George F. Johnson; mother-in-law, Bernice Miller Pidgeon. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness in Bowler with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Inurnment will be in the Stockbridge Indian Burial Grounds. Those who wish to stay after the burial are welcome to visit with the family. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com