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BORN
1921
DIED
2019
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Miller Heller Obituary
His parents Edver and Katherine (Kelley) Heller were homesteaders in Blaine County, Neb. and eventually owned the Pine Ridge Ranch where Miller resided until April, 2017, when he was admitted to the Brookestone View Care Center in Broken Bow.
Miller met Helen Jones, a "corn fed Iowa gal" who was a single woman preacher, played the saxophone and tap danced. They married on Christmas Eve, 1949 and moved into the ranch house to begin a legacy of "the good life."
Being a true Sandhiller all his life, Miller tried his hand at raising sheep, hogs, cattle and horses. Their home knew no stranger and always had an extra plate available at mealtime. Work was mixed with pleasure and Miller never knew the difference, many came to visit and ended up working on some phase of ranch work.
Everything about him was unique and unpredictable which contributed to his character. His ability to repair anything usually entailed baling wire, twine, or duct tape… he always had a hanky in his back pocket to wipe his nose or yours, cover the top of a well when you were changing leathers or wrap a bloody finger till it could be tended. He will be greatly missed, but warmly welcomed in heaven.
Miller is survived by children Vickie Webb of Dunning, Stanley (Shelly) McKimmey of Ainsworth and Elizabeth Kmoch of Nebraska; grandchildren Jennifer (Mike) Schmidt, Kelly (Chad) Duryea, Lisa (Trent) Russell, Cori McKimmey, Kristi (Dustin) Petersen and Nancy Sipes; and great-grandchildren Dawson, Dalton, Dane, Brant, Bryce, Rylee, Jayden, Kenzie, Soren, Maddie and Wyatt.
Miller was preceded in death by parents Edver and Katherine Heller; infant twins Marilyn and Carolyn; son Ricky; wife Helen Heller; infant great-grandson James: and sons-in-law William Webb and Laddie Kmoch.
Miller will be missed by a host of friends and neighbors, his church family, his wonderful caregivers at Brookestone View and his family.
Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Open Bible Church in Dunning with Pastor Mark Sievering officiating. Burial will follow in the Dunning Cemetery in Dunning.
Memorials are suggested to Blaine County Foundation or Sandhills Museum.
A visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5-7 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow.
Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Words of remembrance or encouragement can be left at www.govierbrothers.com.
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ELIZABETH KMOCH
January 9, 2020
Dad was the greatest dad in the world l love him dearly i will miss him dearly l miss mom dearly to love her to.
Joyce Martin
November 15, 2019
Condolences to the family and friends. He truly left a legacy behind. Miller was a very gentle man with a great sense of humor. He loved people! He touched & left Many memories in many hearts and lives! I wonder if Miller and Helen kept track of how many people they Blessed that came through their home, how many they fed... The most hospitable people around! I can see Miller's smile and hear his laugh.
If you never got a ride thru the sand hills with Miller, you missed the greatest, heart dropping ride of your life - better than a roller coaster! WOW!
Branding season was always an experience! Many memories of the ranch.
Keeping you in prayer.
November 15, 2019
Fond memories of Miller & Helen, our thoughts and prayers.
Anne &Ted Hoatson
Gilmer Blakely
Gloria Blakely
November 14, 2019
So sorry , Have lots of good memories of him and Helen.
Doug, Barb, Amanda and Shaun Washburn
November 13, 2019
Miller and Helen were our kid's "Sandhill's Grandparents", and we have so many fond memories of spending time with Miller at the ranch. He was always so kind and welcoming, and we were made to feel like family whenever we stopped by to say hello. Doug and I were so blessed to stop and see Miller on Labor Day, and we shared many laughs and stories. We will miss his twinkling eyes as he told a story, and his wonderful Christmas and holiday letters, telling us of his life on the ranch. We lost a true friend and part of our Nebraska history. Words cannot express the ways in which he touched our lives, but we are so honored and blessed to have called him our friend. God's peace with the family.
November 12, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Helyne Crawford
November 12, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Nov
14
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory - Broken Bow542 South 9th Ave., Broken Bow, NE 68822
Nov
15
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11:00 a.m.
Open Bible Church
Dunning, NE
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