Earl Miner

My dad! Earl was a mechanical genius whose creations have changed the world. He created designs to solve problems - sometimes for companies, sometimes for helping people he would never know. His favorite tools were #2 pencils & tin snips. Earl had a special talent for using minimal materials in unusual ways. He believed a good designer needs a junk pile to use. Scroll down for links to more information.

Earl & Leona raised 7 kids to be kind & a bit crazy. We participated in projects even as little tykes - see me on the red tractor! All the kids have creative minds & a variety of talents. Our parents encouraged us to experiment, travel, question, & share.

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