Dr. Guy W. Miller, age 57, of Isanti died August 13, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, August 26, at 10:00 A.M. Visitation/Vigil: Opening Mass will be Friday, August 25, at 8:00 P.M, with vigil continuing through the night up to the Mass of Christian Burial, all held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale Street NW, Oak Grove, MN.
Dr. Guy William Miller was born on January 10, 1960, to Lyle Norval Miller and Shirley (Holding) Miller of Topeka, KS. He attended Auburn Grade School, Auburn, KS and Washburn Rural High school in Topeka, KS. Then he went on to study and graduate from Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS, with a PhD in Anaerobic Microbiology. After working for years in private industry, in 1997 Guy founded BioMatrix International, based in Princeton, MN, which has been an industry leader in developing natural animal feed products, domestically and internationally for the past 20 years.
In addition to being a scientist and an entrepreneur, Guy was a humanitarian. His deep love of God showed in his genuine love and concern for whomever he encountered – family, friends, customers, employees, clergy, orphans, and homeless. In 2007, on a humanitarian medical mission trip to Honduras, Guy met his love and future wife, Mariela. They were married in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on December 6, 2008.
Some of his many personal interests included playing golf, fishing with his son, collecting and restoring cars, making soap, and baking a variety of treats for friends and family. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed music of all genres. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle heart, his passion for helping others, his determination to strive for excellence professionally and personally, and his love for the poor.
For years, Guy and his family supported homes for the elderly and for impoverished girls in the countries of Honduras and Guatemala. Guy and Mariela were in the middle of an adoption process of an 8 month old Honduran girl (Victoria Marie), whom Guy and Mariela were already dreaming of bringing her home. Memorial checks can be written to Mariela Miller-Velasquez to continue Guy’s support of these charities.
Guy was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Norval Miller. Guy is survived by his wife, Mariela Miller Velasquez and son, Augustine, both from Isanti; daughter, Sara and prospective adopted daughter, Victoria, both of Tegucigalpa, Honduras; mother, Shirley Helen Holding of Topeka, KS; brothers, Jeffrey Allen Miller (Sally) of Onaga, KS, Steven Lyle Miller (Lorna) of Topeka, KS and Joseph Eugene Miller (Peggy) of Topeka, KS.
Few men can be called “True Gentlemen”. Guy was such a person. Quiet, attentive and interested in his fellow man, Guy will be missed.
We express sincere condolences in your loss. You are in our prayers.
Pat & Dale Dunham
Princeton, MN
I am very sorry to hear the passing of Guy Miller. My heartfelt condolences to Miller’s family. I first met Guy Miller as a graduate student almost 40 years ago. He was one of the easiest persons to deal with on any issue. A real gentleman. A very caring person. May God bless his soul
Having known Guy since our freshman year at Kansas State University I can honestly say that he was among the most gracious and genuinely humble people I’ve ever known. During our 4 decades of friendship he exhibited more concern and caring towards others than anyone I’ve ever met. To finally realize his dream of founding a business that utilized his gifts and made the world a better place, was his dream. And to share this success with his family and those that he loved made it even more special. There must be a purpose to God’s plan, and in that Guy questioned not. While we certainly miss you, it is not to be forgotten that the faith and spirit of love in which you lived will always be part of us. May you look down from heaven and support us with your prayers. RIP in my friend. You were a shining example of how life should be lived.
It is with deep sadness that we say how sorry we are for passing of a dear, sweet man. Guy was an amazing spouse, dad, friend, employer and Christian that carried his faith with him every day. We have been friends for many years and have felt blessed by his friendship. But the most memorable time was when he encouraged me through faith to take my own leap of deeper faith by answering a calling from God to travel to Honduras in 2007 & 2008 to do His work in Medical Mission Trips. Randy and I couldn’t thank him enough as it was a life changing experience for both of us. It made our friendship stronger and we gained a new friendship with Mariela & have shared memories together since then. Guy, you have touched so many lives with your caring, gentle heart and you will be greatly missed by us and so many that loved you. May your soul rest in glorious Heavenly peace. Mariela, Augustine & Sara, may you find the peace and comfort of Gods arms wrapped around you in tender love as you mourn. And may your beautiful memories of the life you shared together carry you through your days and nights and feel his love in your hearts. We send you our prayers of support and love, we are here for you to lean on. Blessings, Cathy & Randy Pearson
Reading all of the entries made by friends of my cousin Guy brings me much joy. Guy certainly left his mark on many hearts in the way he chose to live. He was loved and will be missed by so many.