COLUMBUS/MADISON--Margaret A. "Mag" Severson Miller age 80 died on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 31, 1938 in Madison to J. Gordon and Valborg (Webster) Caldwell. Mag graduated from UW-Whitewater with a teaching degree, completing her master's degree in 1980. She taught elementary grades for 39 years in the Columbus School District until her retirement. Mag was married to Russell Severson on June 7, 1959. Together they raised two children. After Russ's passing in 2001, she was married to Donald H. Miller on May 14, 2005. Mag was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in Columbus where she remained active. Mag enjoyed sewing and was an accomplished seamstress. Always keeping her hands busy whether sewing or knitting, she created numerous banners, tapestry and other projects for her church, military and church families. She was generous with her time and talents and was known to never say no. Survivors include her daughter Elizabeth (Mark) Challe of DePere; her son David (Deborah) Severson of Columbus; three grandchildren Christopher Challe, Emma and Riley Severson; two sisters Mary Sharpee of Madison and Janet Taft of Carrollton TX; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and both mothers; husbands and brother, John Caldwell. A memorial service washeld at 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, Columbus. Pastor Mark Petersen and Pastor Lisa Nelson co-officiated. Inurnment was in Bonnet Prairie Cemetery, Town of Lowville. Memorials may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.