Roland John Miller

Roland John Miller of Culbertson, Nebraska passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln at 74 years old. Roland was born on August 10, 1941 in Culbertson, Nebraska to parents, John W. and Martha (Wagner) Miller. He graduated from Culbertson High School in 1959. On June 17, 1962 he was united in marriage to Jeannette Elizabeth Gohl at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Culbertson, upon which they settled on a farm north of Culbertson to start their family. Roland was a 60-year member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Culbertson where he served in many capacities. He was a Freemason, a member of the Eureka Chapter of Eastern Star #86, was active within the Nebraska Cattlemens Association, and received the 2007 McCook Chamber of Commerce Ag Builders Award for his contributions to the community. He also served on the Hitchcock County Fair Board, Production Credit Board and First National Bank Board. Roland thoroughly enjoyed spending time with and teaching youth, volunteering countless hours as the leader of the Westerneers 4-H Horse Club. He appreciated all kinds of sports, especially enjoying those in which his grandchildren participated. He liked driving his classic car around the countryside and spending time in nature, whether it be bird watching or being down by the river with his grandchildren. His passion was spending time with his cattle and horses, but above all his family. Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Martha Miller; brother, Donald Miller; sister, Eileen Randel; brothers-in-law, Bob Hesterwerth and Ray Bartusiak. Family was Rolands pride and joy and he is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jeannette Miller of Culbertson; daughter Kim and her husband Jay Schilling of McCook; son John and his wife Karen Miller of Culbertson; and his grandchildren Nic and wife Sarah Schilling, Jake Miller, Ben Schilling, Will Miller and Morgan Schilling and great-children Reagan and Anson Schilling. He is further survived by sisters Joan Hesterwerth of McCook and Lois Bartusiak of Littleton, CO; sister-in-law Gwen Miller of Culbertson; and brother-in-law Cliff Randel and wife Diane of Indianola. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his name. Visitation will be Monday, December 14, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Friends may go online at www.herrmannfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 15, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Culbertson with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating. A Masonic service will be presented after the service. Burial will follow at the Culbertson Cemetery, Culbertson, Nebraska. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation

Monday, December 14, 2015 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:30 AM