On March 16 , 1921, Evelyn Fingerle was born in Rossville.   She was the first born and a treasured daughter of Henry S. and Ethel Patrick Fingerle.   Growing up Evelyn shared her childhood with two sisters: Dort and Ida, and three brothers: Ray, Jesse, Elbert.  She was a caregiver for her mother and her siblings.

Evelyn and Robert Cauffman were married on June 13 , 1939.  They were married nearly 29 years, when he sadly passed away on May 21 , 1968. On February 26 , 1971, Evelyn and Doc H. Miller were united in marriage. He sadly passed away on August 26 , 1983.

A devoted member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Evelyn was a vibrant member of  the United Methodist Women's group.  She was active with the ladies auxiliaries of the Moose, Elks and Eagles.  Evelyn loyally served the ladies of Fulton County at Blumenthal's.  She was store manager and sales rep for almost three decades, keeping women on the cutting edge of fashion.

In her earlier years, to relax,  Evelyn enjoyed great times with Doc, fishing for blue gills or crappie or taking a boat ride over the sparkling waters of Lake Manitou.  They also loved to snowmobile.  An accomplished euchre player, she played many spirited games with friends and family.  Evelyn's most memorable times were with family playing at the annual New Year's eve tournament.  She was proud  to win many times.