Gail (Wichmann) Miller

MANKATO–Gail (Wichmann) Miller, age 77, of Mankato passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes – South Chapel in New Ulm. Pastor Kathleen Ulland-Klinkner will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes – South Chapel in New Ulm. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org

Gail is survived by her brothers, Dana Wichmann, Derek (Nancy) Wichmann; nieces and nephew, Holly (Aaron) Lenes, Breanna Wichmann (fiancé, Christopher Knutson), Zachary Wichmann; great nieces and nephew, Clayton, Stella, Amelia, Veda Lenes; dear friends, Judy & Joe Lueck and family, Julie & Scott Devens and family, Barb Krageland-Siem and family; and many extended friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Glenn Wichmann; step-father, Elmer “Sam” Meyer; mother, Myra Meyer; and brother, Brian Wichmann.

Gail Lynn Wichmann was born August 10, 1948 to Glenn and Myra (Bauermeister) Wichmann in New Ulm. She graduated from New Ulm Public High School in 1966. After college, she worked as a program director at REM in Mankato for over 40 years serving people with disabilities. Her dedication to her work had a lasting positive impact on residents and colleagues alike. Outside of work, you could find Gail tending to her flower garden or out for coffee with friends. An avid reader, she was never without a paperback and a good book recommendation, especially where mysteries were concerned. Her annual trips to the North Shore brought her much joy and laughter. Gail was beloved by her friends and family and will be greatly missed. She leaves behind many blessed memories.