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Seymour Oktoberfest Community Mourns Passing of Beloved Festival Vendor Rhonda Miller

SEYMOUR, Indiana — The Seymour community and organizers of the annual Seymour Oktoberfest are mourning the passing of long-time festival vendor Rhonda Miller, who passed away on August 14, 2026.

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Seymour Oktoberfest Community Mourns Passing of Beloved Festival Vendor Rhonda Miller

SEYMOUR, Indiana — The Seymour community and organizers of the annual Seymour Oktoberfest are mourning the passing of long-time festival vendor Rhonda Miller, who passed away on August 14, 2026.


Known affectionately throughout Jackson County as the "Pretzel Grandma," Miller was a staple of the downtown festival for many years. Festival leadership at Seymour Oktoberfest, Inc. recognized her for her friendly spirit, welcoming presence, and dedication to community traditions, noting that her vendor booth served as a warm focal point for generations of festival attendees and local families.

Official Status and Memorial Keepsake
Seymour Oktoberfest, Inc. formally announced her passing on behalf of the festival committee, fellow vendors, and her surviving family.

Specific medical details or cause of death information have been kept private by her family. To honor her lasting impact on the community, organizers collaborated with Marshall Royalty at Crane Hill Machine to craft a custom memorial keepsake preserving her memory in downtown Seymour. Her family has indicated plans to continue her vendor legacy and carry forward the values and community traditions she established.

Community Tributes and Family Support
News of Rhonda Miller’s passing has drawn an outpouring of fond memories, tributes, and condolences from fellow vendors, event volunteers, and community members across Seymour.

Festival attendees and local business owners gathered to celebrate her contributions to downtown culture and extend sympathy to her relatives. Sincere condolences, thoughts, and community support continue to be extended to Miller's family and loved ones during this time of reflection and remembrance.

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