A Funeral Service for Mike Miller Sr. age 79, of Crofton, and formerly of O'Neill, will be 2:00 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with Rev. Jim Loutzenhiser officiating.  Burial will be in the O'Neill Cemetery in O'Neill with Military Rites provided by the O'Neill American Legion Simonson Post 93.  Visitation will be 5-7 pm Friday, November 22, 2024 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7 pm prayer service.  Mike passed away suddenly, while traveling, on Monday, November 18, 2024 in Douglas, Wyoming.  Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.  Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Michael Earl Miller was born June 2, 1945 to Orville and Ardyce (Worth) Miller in Spencer, Nebraska.  He grew up on a farm near Midway and attended Country School through the Eighth Grade.  Mike then went to O'Neill High School and was on the football team and wrestled on the very first wrestling team in O'Neill.  He graduated with the class of 1963.  Mike enlisted into the United States Navy just out of high school in May of 1963 and served in San Diego as a Radioman.  He was later Honorably Discharged in May of 1966 and returned to O'Neill. His first big purchase was a Pontiac GTO, that he loved.  Mike married Juanita Ragland and she tragically passed away in 1973, after drowning at the Fremont Lakes.

Mike worked for Northwestern Bell in O'Neill and Fremont for 20 years.  He later met Clara Hansen at the Hay Day's dance in Atkinson.  They married on January 2, 1974 at the courthouse in O'Neill.  Mike then started M&H Construction, putting up metal buildings around the O'Neill area. He then worked for Hinkle's & McCoy in 1984 plowing in fiber.  In 1993, he moved back to O'Neill, to recover from several back surgeries.

Mike was a storyteller.  He enjoyed playing pool, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He liked to hunt, fish, boating, camping; mainly the annual family camping trip.

Mike is survived by his wife Clara Miller of Crofton; his four children, Scott (Tonya) Miller of Hershey, Mark (Laura) Miller of Bloomfield, Susan Miller of Omaha, Michael (Candace) Miller of Riverton, WY; 16 grandchildren, Trevor (Jimi) Miller, Josie Miller, Dominic (Markie) Miller, Lucas Miller, Whitney (Tim) Troutman, Jack Miller, Cole Miller, Margo Miller, Leo Miller, Clare Miller-Petznick, Page Miller-Petznick, Slone Miller-Petznick, Cate Miller-Petznick, Kagan Smith, Emma Miller, Lilly Miller; four great grandchildren, Briggs and Briar Miller, Spencer and Sutton Miller; ex son in-law, Tom Petznick; ex daughter in-law Jamie Miller; a brother in-law; his dogs, Mia, Puddin, Lucy, Charlie; his cats, Kow and Jewels; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, David Miller; and his sister, Elaine Snowardt in 2023.