Funeral Services For James Miller

James H. Miller, 66 of Elgin, NE passed away Monday, May 9, 2016, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE. 

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2016 at Peace United Church of Christ in Tilden, NE with Pastor Theta Dame officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Huffman-Levander Funeral Home in Elgin, NE.

James Harold Miller, son of Harold B. and Arlene M. (Edwards) Miller, was born April 12, 1950 at Norfolk, NE. He attended school through the eighth grade at Antelope County Dist. #148 Sheldon School, and graduated from Elgin Public High School in 1968. Following graduation, Jim began his farming career with his father north of Elgin.

On June 24, 1973, Jim married Patricia L. Ritter at Peace UCC Church in Tilden, NE. They made their home on the farm north of Elgin where they were blessed with two daughters: Amanda and Katie. Besides farming with his father and his brother Richard, Jim also drove school bus for Elgin Public School for 10 years.

He was a member of the Elgin Township Board and served as treasurer, along with being a past board member of Elgin Public School. Jim enjoyed the land and farming, ice fishing, cars, guns and trap shooting, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family and lovingly spoiling his daughters. Though he was a hard working farmer, he never missed his wife’s or daughters’ events and was always there to give support.

Jim is survived by his wife Patricia of Elgin; brother Rick of Elgin; daughters: Amanda (Blake) Dills of Oklahoma City, OK; Katie Miller of Omaha, NE; his golden retriever Henry; two uncles, one aunt; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Arlene Miller, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

---