Mother’s Day at the Miller’s house involves dozens

Rosie Miller was asked on her wedding day, how many children she wanted. She told the neighbor who was asking that she wanted at least 12. She was close, as she had 13.

Rosie and her husband, Jim, who recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary, had seven daughters and six sons.

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Rosie (Jennissen) Miller — Rosie Jennissen graduated from high school in Little Falls and married Jim Miller in Padua when she was 19.

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Rosie Miller Gardening — One of Rosie’s favorite activities is gardening. She loves to water her flowers. Every year during Mother’s Day weekend, her family comes to weed and mulch her garden beds as their gift to her.

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Jim and Rosie Miller in St Anthony Church — Jim and Rosie Miller were married April 18, 1959, at St. Anthony’s Church in Padua. It has been decommissioned and is now a prayer site. They are shown in the church on their 62nd wedding anniversary in 2021.

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Rosie Miller, Age 16 — Rosie Jennissen Miller attended high school in Little Falls for four years before settling down with Jim near West Union. She is shown at age 16.

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Rosie Miller with Grandson, Finn — Rosie Miller has 37 grandchildren. The one to hold the special place as the youngest is Finn, who loves to snuggle with his grandma.

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