Steve and I first met in little league where his brothers Ralph and Denny were my coaches. We cemented our friendship at Central Junior High along with Bob Sass. Steve loved to play cards, and we spent hours playing cards at various friends’ houses. Back when Monday night football came along it was more fun to watch Steve root for the Vikings and Bob root for the Packers, they had a lifelong rivalry. Steve and I were night owls and one night not that long ago I was on my way home from Minneapolis and called Steve around 1:00am and talked for over 2 hours. Steve did love politics, and he was a great supporter of the Union. He started young in the Union as he was 16 years old and was working part-time at a local grocery store and wanted to start a union. It was no surprise he would limb the Union Later. Steve liked to drive, and he had a great job for the city. Steve was like a brother to me, and he was like family at my house. My Dad worked nights and got off at 1:30am and Steve, me and my dad would go to breakfast at different truck stops that served all night breakfast. I was fortunate to know the entire Miller family. At Thanksgiving and Christmas Steve and seemed to find the meals at both places…let me tell you we ate good. My condolences go out to all his brothers and sisters and his extended family. Steve was proud of and loved all his Nieces and Nephews. Steve will be missed, and I am so proud to have had Steve as my best friend for almost 60 years. May you rest in peace…I love ya brother. Dean Estling
