June was born to Andrew McMillan and Flora (Parr) McMillan in Terry, Mt. Her Family ranched north of Terry and she attended country schools, and graduated high school from Terry in 1942, she worked a short time after high school at the Terry Tribune. She then married the love of her life at the age of 19, Art Reukauf. Together they ranched and started their family. After the war, they bought the McMillan Ranch from June's family. They also owned ranches in Australia, where they spent winter months a few different times throughout the years. In 1985, Art died and June continued to live on the ranch for 8 more years. She then moved to Miles City in 1993, in a home she built. She spent her last 2 years at Cottonwood Care enjoying life.
June will always be remembered for being "the best bread maker." She also was an excellent seamstress on the old treadle sewing machine. Art never wore a store bought shirt. In 1961 she purchased an electric sewing machine and was known for her colt halters, tarps, and headstalls with agate buckles. She made western shirts for all the nephews and guys staying there. She will always be called the "Cribbage Queen", especially when she was "lucky enough" to get to keep score. She was a great cook and was famous for her ground beef sandwiches, homemade rolls, and cherry tarts.
June was always known for her love of life, fun, and friends. She loved to dance, whether it was by herself in her kitchen or with Art at the barn dances. These barn dances were held each year in the hayloft of "Big Red Barn" on the Reukauf Ranch. Friends were so important to her. Every morning there was a social gathering for tea and cookies at the kitchen table. In her house in Miles City, you had to call ahead so she could make plans to see you. Being a grandma was a huge part of her life. She was "Gram" to the grandkids and "GG" to the greats.
June is survived by 2 daughters; Dixie Berzel of Whitewood, SD, and Lila Glade (Cliff) of Oglala, SD and 3 grandchildren; Wyatt Glade (Darcy), Cheyenne Glade Wilson (Shane), and ReAnn Berzel Crane (Tommy). June has 5 Great Grandchildren; Quanah, Ira, and Odessa Glade, Stone Wilson, and Rylee Crane; and Kris Bartholomew Knuths, whom she considered a daughter. She is proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Art, three brothers; Lyle, Roland and Warren McMillan, one Sister; Edna Thomas, and two Grandchildren, Wade Berzel, and KayLyn Berzel.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 14, 2012 in Miles City. Burial will follow at the Prairie County Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com .
Memorials may be made to the Yellowstone Boys and Girls ranch, Range Riders Museum or the charity of one's choice.
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Burt, Monique, Kael and Isis Keltner says
Our prayers and thoughts are with June’s family. She was – and always will be – the best!
Rodney and Marilyn Askin says
Our Sympathy and Prayers to all of June’s Family…
Maury and Carla Murnion says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. June was a wonderful lady
Sue Stanton says
June was a great lady. I will miss her.
Arlen and Alice Miller says
To the June Reukauf Family, Sorry to hear of the loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Loren and Donna Wagnild and Inez Ault says
Our deepest sympathy to Dixie, Lila, and Families in your loss. June was a lovely and gracious lady and we have great memories of wonderful times with everyone. Would love to hear from you.
Gary & Jimi Lou Woodard says
Our sympathy to Dixie and Lila and their families. What a classy lady and loved by all!!!!
Cindy Ault Matejovsky says
Dixie, Lila and your families my thought are with you. I have many good memories of growing up with your whole family. June was a special person to me.
DONNA WADDELL says
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY THE THOUGHTS & PRAYERS OF YOUR FRIENDS HELP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Enoch & Dixie Schaffer says
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
D'Ann Witcher says
Dixie, Lila and families, My prayers and sympathy to you. June was a very special lady, loved by all who knew her.
Shannon Halsey-Holmen says
Dear Lila & Dixie,
So sorry to hear of your sweet mom. She was always real nice to me. She loved to laugh and I will remember her that way. My prayers, Shannon Halsey-Holmen
Troy & JoDee Hess says
You are in our thoughts and prayers. June was such a great gal and a really good friend to our Gramma Aileen.
Nancy Pasha says
My thoughts and prayers are with your families tonight. She was an awesome lady. God Bless!
Beverley McLean says
Saddened to read of your family’s loss….your mom was such an example of a real lady. You are fortunate to have had her in your lives for so many years.
jamie hess says
June was a great lady and a great friend to our grandma aileen. She will be missed by her family but will be dancing in the sky
Cheryl Keltner Morrison says
June was a wonderful person, such energy!
Ed and Karen Miller says
Dixie and Lila and Families! Your Mom’s obituary was wonderful! What a special lady she was. I think that Ed would have run off with her if i would have let him. Thank you, Cheyenne for putting the news on FB. We would not have known otherwise. Blessings to all of you.
Trista York says
June was a wonderfly amazing woman. I am so sorry to all her family for there loss.
Smalis Family says
June was always known for class and gracious ways! We were honored to have known her and extend our sincere condolences to her family.
Ed & Betty Lou Miller says
Dixie, Lila and Families – We are sorry to hear of our loss. What a nice tribute to your Mom. Thinking of you!
Aunt Pat & Family says
Dear Dixie,Lila,& Families,
Our sincere sympathies and prayers in the loss of your mom. June will always hold a very special place in all of our hearts and we will dearly miss her.
With love: Aunt Pat & Family
Ruth & Steve Bradley & Family says
Dixie,Lila,and Family,
Our sincere sympathy and prayers are with you in the loss of your mom.
Aunt June was a beautiful person inside and out and we will always remember her by her lovely smile & loving personality. She was someone you fell in love with the moment you met her.
Love and prayers from the Bradleys: Ruth Ann & Steve
Tim & Dani , LeAnn & Derrin
Coty & Douglas
Cathy Lobdell says
Lila, Dixie and families, We were so sorry to hear of June’s passing. Ashley read Cheyenne’s facebook blog and let us know. I will always remember June as a beautiful woman, whom everyone loved and respected. We are sending our Deepest, Heartfelt, Sympathy to you and your loved ones. All Our Love, Terry & Cathy
DANA PETTIT says
We are so sorry to hear of June’s passing. She was our neighbor on Tompy St. and will be surely missed. What a great lady!
Penny & The Wally Pettit family
Jack And Clare Doran says
Our sympathy goes out to you all. We were always at the barn dances. Art and June were such wonderful people. We saw June not long ago and had anice visit. She will be missed.
Marty & Jeanette O'Dea says
Lila, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, she was a wonderful lady. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dennis Clarke Haughian says
Dixie, Cookie and all the family.
Your family has a special place in my heart. My youth always had Art and June somewhere in it.
Diane (Hubing) Dresback says
Dixie, Lila & families, Thoughts and prayers are with you. She was such a great lady.
Lon & Vicki Reukauf says
Dixie, Lila and Family: We were so very sorry to learn of Aunt June’s passing and will sure miss her, too. She had such a zest for life and it was contagious. You had to love her the first time you met her. We will never forget their barn dances where both of our kids learned to dance with the older Reukaufs and Haughians out dancing us till the early morning hours. What great memories she has left us all.
Tana McMillan Frost says
Dear Dixie, Lila, and families,
Our sincere sympathy to each of you. Aunt June’s endearing smile and sense of humor were precious. She always made us feel welcome and glad we stopped to see her in Miles City.
Keeping you in our prayers.
Mark and Tana Frost
Kory and Christy Waid
Deanna and Ryan Neff
Ruth E. Weigum Shaw says
June was a lovely person. She will be missed by many. But we will always have our good memories of her. God Bless her and her family.