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Daryl Keith Miller was born on Jan. 29, 1932, to Leo and Elna Rasmussen Miller. He passed away peacefully Aug. 10 at Memorial Community Hospital.

Daryl attended Blair High School and Milford Trade School. He was baptized and confirmed in the First Lutheran Church in Blair. He was drafted into the Army (Korean War) in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1954.

On April 4, 1954, he was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Janice Reeves. They were blessed with three children, Debra, Mark and Chris.

He owned Miller TV Service which grew into Miller-Rolland Furniture and Appliances and later Miller Home Furnishings.

He was a charter member of Blair Rescue Squad, member of the Blair Fire Department, Chamber of Commerce, Lifetime Member of the American Legion #154 and VFW #1251. He also was County Supervisor for 12 years.

Daryl enjoyed boating on the Missouri river, his many trips to Canada fishing, camping, hunting, playing cards and his coffee groups. Daryl loved people and never met a stranger. He especially loved his family and always told them he was so proud of them.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Janice; children, Debra (Tim) Gross, Mark (Robin) Miller, Chris (Shelly) Miller; grandchildren, Emily Gross, Bailey (Mark) Vanzee, Abby Gross, Danielle (Lidman) Presentacion, Paige, Cayden and Chase Miller; and 7 great grandchildren with one on the way. He is also survived by his niece, Rochelle and nephews David and Bob.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dale; sisters-in-law Sharon and Eunice; brothers-in-law Ed and Max and nephew Todd.

Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at First Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m., with family receiving guests from 6 to 8 p.m., at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the Blair Rescue Squad.

#2-Posted Tuesday, August 17, 2021

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By Leeanna Ellis - editor@enterprisepub.com

Members of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department saluted one of their own Saturday as they paid respects to a longtime member.

Daryl Miller, 89, died Aug. 10.

Miller was one of 21 original charter members of the Blair Rescue Squad, which began Feb. 7, 1964. Other remaining members include Bob Sheets, Clarence Sheets and Martin Kuhr.

“He was enthusiastic like all the rest of us trying to get something started,” Kuhr said. “We did a lot of studying with our instructor Paul Petersen. (Miller) was always there at our meetings for learning what to do.”

Though he stepped back years ago, Miller remained an ardent supporter of the fire department, attending the “old timers” meetings.

"He was there every year,” Fire Chief Dave Aten said. “He supported us any way he could.”

Miller was on hand, along with Kuhr, Bob Sheets and Clarence Sheets, in May when the new rescue unit 811 was dedicated in memory of the squad's 21 charter members.

That same squad led Miller's funeral procession Saturday as it passed by the North Fire Station. Visible on the side was the charter members' names, including Miller's.

Eight members of the BVFD served in the honor guard. A final call was given by Washington County Dispatch.

In addition to his service to Blair, Miller also served 12 years — from 1997 to 2008 — on the Washington County Board of Supervisors.

#3 Funeral Leaflet

In Loving Memory of Daryl Keith Miller

Born January 29, 1932 Blair, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest August 10, 2021 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30 am Saturday, August 14, 2021 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Scott Frederickson. Organist: Clair Cowing. Vocalist: Karna Dam. Musical Selections: "The Lord's Prayer", "Amazing Grace", "Everybody Loves Somebody"

Pallbearers: Mark Miller, Chris Miller, Timm Gross, Cayden Miller, Chase Miller, Curt Rolland

Honorary Pallbearers: Emily Gross, Abby Gross, Danielle Presentacion, Bailey VanZee, Paige Miller

Graveside Service: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

~~~Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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