Died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha
Darrell Dean Miller was born to Louis and Lila (Brunick) Miller in Hartington, NE, on March 18, 1936. He was the 9th of 13 children. His first job was at age 12 at the creamery in Coleridge, NE. He quit school and moved out at the age of 13 to work as a farm hand. He farmed for several years in the Rosalie area before moving to Washington County where he continued to farm and begin a livestock operation. He later worked for the Nickerson Co-op and Fremont Farmers Union and hauling crops for Hilgenkamp Farms.
Darrell married Fran Newkirk on February 18, 1983. During their almost 40 years of marriage they enjoyed many vacations including the Caribbean, Hawaii, Australia, Alaska, and Europe. They also cruised many miles on their motorcycle throughout the United States. Darrell enjoyed going to tractor pulls, farm sales, horse races and the casino. His hobby was to restore antique tractors, including one that came home in a box, completing 18 tractors in his spare time.
He participated in a tractor parade in Grand Island, NE that made the Guinness Book of World Records, in August of 2012. His grandchildren and great grandchildren could always count on his support as they participate in various activities including sports, music concerts, and rodeos. He had the privilege of seeing 2 Great Grandchildren graduate from high school.
He is survived by his wife Fran, Brothers LaVerle and Gene and Sister Carol Rae (Griess), Son, Michael (Cathy) Miller, his children Sara (Brad) Tucker, Steve (Justine) Miller, Scott (Aubrey) Miller, Daughter-in-law Shelly Miller, her children Christy (Clifford) Erwin, Melissa Jeffery (Gerrin), Allison (Matt) Skrogstad. Step Daughter Tami (Brian) Johnson, their children Cody (Carly) Johnson, Curt ( Lexi) Johnson, Step Daughter Patti Svendgard, her children Jason (Jennifer) Vieux, Allen (Victoria) Sullivan, Marissa (Ray) Vieux, Kayla Sullivan, Step son's children Sherri Svendgard, Charles Svendgard. He also had 20 great grandchildren and 1 on the way.
He was preceded in Death by: His Parents, 9 of his siblings, Son Jim Miller, and Step-Son Doug Svendgard.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Tuesday January 3, 2023 at Fremont Alliance Church. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Memorials are to be directed to the Washington County Fair or Arlington Youth Foundation.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Roger Nelson
peoria, AZ Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Fran, we get the Blair newspaper delivered to Arizona for our winter stay and read about Darrell's passing. Our condolences - another good neighbor gone!Roger and Donna Nelson
LeRoy and Janis Poppe
Scribner, NE Monday, January 2, 2023 Fran and family, We are sorry for your loss. We didn't get to know Darrell very well but enjoyed reading about him and his tractors etc. Sure wish we could have come to the visitation or service but with this weather we better stay put, not getting any younger ourselves.Let your memories bring you smiles, your family and friends give you comfort and God grant you peace.
With deepest sympathy, Janis and LeRoy
Carol
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 31, 2022 Fran our sympathy to you and entire family. We enjoyed our time working together in Nickerson such fun.