Erna Miller, age 92, died peacefully at her home at Sunrise Senior Living in Falls Church, Virginia on August 31, 2018. She was born In June 1926 near Westmore, Montana, the daughter of Adolph and Lydia (Freier) Rieger. She was the 14th of 18 children.
Erna graduated from the University of Montana, and married Leslie V. Miller in 1953. Their first home was in Miles City, but they also lived in Minneapolis, Bismarck and Towson, Maryland, where she was living when she retired in 1991. She worked for many years teaching high school business classes, and as a Guidance Counselor. She and Les loved to travel and visited many places in the US, Europe and Asia.
Erna was a woman of many talents, including needlework and gourmet cooking. She was married to Leslie for 57 years until he died in September 2010. She was also a beloved mother. One of their daughters, Gayle, who was married to Kevin Dougherty, passed away in November 2002 and son Brad, married to Barbara, passed away in May 2010. She is survived by one brother Theodore, a son Tracy, who is married to Donna, a daughter Randi, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 8, at the Community Union Cemetery in Plevna, MT. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday October 8, 2018
Community Union Cemetery
Plevna, Montana 59344
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday October 8, 2018
Community Union Cemetery
Plevna, Montana 59344
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Darlene Erickson says
Our prayers go out to you in the loss of your Mother & Grandmother!
We have fond memories of Aunt Erna & Uncle Les. She will be missed!
Sorry we won’t be able to make it for the memorial service; but we will be
there in spirit!
Love,
Bob & Darlene Erickson
Judy (Diegel) Johnson says
We were so sorry to hear about Aunt Erna’s passing. It was fun to get to visit with her at the last Rieger reunion she attended. I have many fun memories of times spent with her and Uncle Les in my younger years. Hopefully you can find comfort in your many good memories of times you shared with her and in knowing she’s now with your Dad again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Judy and Mike Johnson