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Donald Morris “Don” Miller

Birth	:	28 Dec 1930
Death	:	12 Aug 2020 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8843994, -97.9997025
Description	:	Donald Miller, age 89, of Aurora, NE passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at the Veterans Medical Center in Grand Island, NE. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 22 at the Westside Covenant Church, 1009 1st Street, Aurora, NE. Pastor Karl Larson will officiate. Interment will be in the Aurora Cemetery. Higby-McQuiston Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Donald Morris Miller, the son of Peter and Edna (Koehler) Miller, was born on December 28, 1930 and died in Grand Island, Nebraska on August 12, 2020 at the age of 89. He was... Read More	Donald Miller, age 89, of Aurora, NE passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at the Veterans Medical Center in Grand Island, NE. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 22 at the Westside Covenant Church, 1009 1st Street, Aurora, NE. Pastor Karl Larson will officiate. Interment will be in the Aurora Cemetery. Higby-McQuiston Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Donald Morris Miller, the son of Peter and Edna (Koehler) Miller, was born on December 28, 1930 and died in Grand Island, Nebraska on August 12, 2020 at the age of 89. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Harvard, NE. Don grew up on the family farm and graduated from Aurora High School in 1949. He farmed with his father for several years before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on February 11, 1952. Don was stationed in Cuba and Iceland during the Korean War. He took great pride in serving our country and enjoyed his time in the Navy. Don was honorably discharged on February 7, 1956. Don was an active member of the Westside Covenant Church in Aurora. He had a strong love for farming and the hard work that came with it. He enjoyed spending time with his family and regularly attended the sporting events of his children and grandchildren. Don also enjoyed mentoring his children in sporting activities and loved watching Husker football. He enjoyed playing cards (pitch) with his family and due to his competitive nature he would usually win. His legacy was teaching his children the value of hard work, and to always treat others with kindness and respect. Everyone who grew up with Don recognized him as an outstanding athlete as well as a great friend. Don was united in marriage to LaVerda Dadey on May 18, 1952 in Aurora. They were married 59 years. Don and LaVerda created a wonderful life together on their family farm south of Aurora where they raised their seven children. LaVerda passed away on December 9, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Harold Miller, Alvin Miller, and Jack Miller; an infant son Leland Miller, and grandson Derek Schultze. Those left to cherish his memory are his three sons, Rick (Sherri) Miller of Aurora, Russell (Tara) Miller of Phillips, and Duane (Laurie) Miller of Lincoln; four daughters, Linda (Rob) Glahe of Wheaton, Illinois, Kathy Lawton of Aurora, Marcia Miller of Aurora, and Shelly (Matt) Schultze of Overland Park, Kansas; 16 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters. He is also survived by a sister, Virginia Church of Clarks, NE and brother-in-law, Ed Dadey of Marquette, NE and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Donald Morris “Don” Miller's memorial is located at: Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Donald Morris “Don” Miller death?
Donald Morris “Don” Miller death on 12 Aug 2020 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.8843994
Longitude: -97.9997025

Family Members:

Parent

Peter H. Miller

(1894 - 1970)

Edna L. Koehler Miller

(1897 - 1972)

Spouse

LaVerda Mae Dadey Miller

(1932 - 2011)

Siblings

John Henry “Jack” Miller

(1927 - 1994)

Children

Leland Eugene Miller

(1956 - 1956)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Aurora Cemetery
Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8843994, -97.9997025

2. Catholic Cemetery
Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8844000, -97.9997000

3. Salem Evangelical Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.9828033

4. Lincoln Valley Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8939000, -97.9217500

5. Siloa Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9305992, -98.0749969

6. Hampton Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8727989, -97.8927994

7. Richland Cemetery
Marquette, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9668999, -98.0175018

8. Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery
Aurora, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8286018, -98.0838013

9. Salem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8217010, -97.9203033

10. Prairie Gem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7991982, -98.0363998

11. Youst Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8577995, -97.8818970

12. United Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.8827972

13. Monroe Evangelical Free Church Cemetery
Murphy, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9449000, -98.1125000

14. George Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8149050, -97.8940420

15. Beaver Valley Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563440, -97.8570700

16. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9154910, -97.8477940

17. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Kronborg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9995000, -97.9393610

18. George Western Cemetery
Marquette, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0181900, -97.9888900

19. Seaton Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7569008, -98.0871964

20. Mennonite Brethren Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8139000, -97.8274994

21. Franklin Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416992, -98.0642014

22. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Giltner, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7710991, -98.1391983

23. Giltner Cemetery
Giltner, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7717018, -98.1408005

24. Plainfield Cemetery
Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8856010, -97.7925034