Ray E. Miller went home to be with his Lord and Saviour August 28, 2022 at the Wibaux
County Nursing Home where he had resided for the past 6 months.
As his birth announcement in the Miles City Star stated it, a “new hay hand” was born to
Charles Washington “CW” and Gladys Miller December 26, 1934 joining his sister Jean.
He attended schools in Miles City, playing basketball and working at Bud’s Union 76
station while in high school. He graduated high school on a Friday in 1953 and on the
following Monday began his long railroad career with the Milwaulkee / St. Paul Railroad.
Also after graduating high school Dad enjoyed playing baseball for the Pine Hills
baseball team for about 3 years. He and Janice Todd were married on July 19, 1954.
Together they had 4 children: Debie, Lori Lynn, Tod, and Tracy.
Dad was an electrician by trade and eventually became the Roundhouse Foreman
working on diesel locomotives. He was one of the last employees of the Milwaulkee
when they pulled out of Montana. After the Milwaulkee shut down he worked for various
companies in Miles City including Glader Electric, Mac’s Frontier, and John Scanlan
Construction. In 1990 he got a job on the Arizona Eastern Railway in the Locomotive
Maintenance Facility in Globe AZ. to finish off his railroad career, retiring in 1995. He
and Jan returned to MIles City where he continued to work part time for John Scanlan
and full time taking care of the small family farm.
Dad thoroughly enjoyed family get-togethers especially during the holidays and being
with the grandkids and great grandkids. He also enjoyed watching them in their sporting
events as well as helping them on their projects, ever ready to share a few “good
pointers” or his know-how on fixing and repairing just about anything.
Dad was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Jean, and infant daughter Lori
Lynn.
He is survived by his wife Jan, daughters Debie (Greg) Moore, Tracy (Pete) Klauka, and
son Tod. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. A burial will follow at Custer County Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday September 1, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday September 2, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday September 1, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday September 2, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Joe ferris says
Todd, Brian, Casey, and Lacy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ann Stoltz says
Todd and the whole family! So sorry for your loss of dad and give your mom a hug from me, for the loss of her husband. God be with you all in your need for comfort!
Craig & Jerianne Dunnam says
Jan and family You are all in our thoughts and prayers. “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:55-57)
Deb Bartholomew and Family says
Todd and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. He will always be a Treasure in your hearts and never forgotten. Treasure your memories as they will help thru difficult times ahead. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Lavina Hall says
Rest in Peace, Ray.
Terry and wilma says
Jan and kids,we’re so sorry to hear about rays passing and we know he’s in such a better place now, we had such fun in our life long friendship,may the lord bless you and the kids at this time.Terry and wilma
Donna Leitholt-Taylor says
So sorry for your loss, Sending prayers and hugs to all.
Kelli Rooney says
So many good memories of Uncle Ray. I’m so thankful he’s in Heaven and no longer suffering and I know I’ll see him again one day. Thoughts, prayers, and hugs to my beloved Aunt Jan and to my cousins.
Yvonne (Monahan) TeKolste says
Jan and family — so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs!
James Arneson says
Tod, Jan and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, grandpa and husband. May God bless you with the best of memories now and always.
Marcy Stabler Parks says
Tod, Tracy, Debie, and families, I am so sorry! My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Tod and family, so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandpa! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers .
Nancy Tennant says
I will always have fond memories of Uncle Ray! He treated me so well and was such a hard worker. Many hugs and prayers for all of you. Wish I could be there to give you the hugs in person.
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Debbie Weyer says
Jan, I am so sorry to hear this. Know he is no longer suffering from this disease and he is happy and healthy with our Lord and Savior Jesus…. May God wrap his loving arms around you during your time of grief.
Kathi Pfeifle says
It was such sad news to hear of Uncle Ray’s passing and although I know he’s rejoicing in heaven, he will be missed. He had such a great sense of humor and liked to tease, especially when I was a little girl. He used to tell me I was going to choke if I didn’t stop talking while eating! I’d look at him, think about it for a minute and then start talking again. I have so many good memories of Uncle Ray.
Aunt Jan, Debie, Tod and Tracy, you are in my prayers. I love you all.
Ruben and June Opp says
Jan and family, we are so sorry to hear about your loved one passing into eternal rest. May our loving heavenly father bless and comfort you all during these difficult days and the day’s ahead.
Ruben and June Opp
Shirley A Rolf says
Family, sorry for your loss of you dad, Ray. Remember the good times.
Jackie Stroh says
Condolences to you all in the Loss of Ray. May you have Comfort in the days ahead.
Muriel Selk says
Sorry for your loss Debie. Prayers for your family.
Lynn Anderson says
Debie and family,
I am sad to learn of your Dad’s passing. May God give you peace and strength during this difficult time. Treasure the memories and know that one day we will all be together again. Love and prayers.
Stan, Liz & Mathias Wheeler says
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
A. Bruce Ballentine says
My first memory of Ray was when he played basketball for good ol’ CCHS. Nobody could hit a deep corner shot like Ray!
It was then my pleasure to work with Ray for several years while working on the Milwaukee RR. What an enjoyable co-worker and none better! Ray was very knowledgeable, competent, and sincere.
LaVerne Jones Hebner says
Janice – It has been a long time since we had classes together at CCHS. Even tho we were not really friends it was my pleasure to know you and Ray. I remember him as a really good basketball player, then at the 76 Station on Main St. and from my dad mentioning him at the Milwaukee. Everyone liked Ray. I’m sorry he has gone on but that is the way our God has intended it and we will all be together again one day. I wish His peace, comfort and wonderful memories to you all.
Tammy Mallett Pecha says
So sorry for your loss of Ray.
Pam Moths Nisley says
Praying for peace and comfort for you all! I learned so much about this kind gentleman from all the comments. I wish there were more like him on this side of heaven!
Vikki Bradley says
Prayers to all of the Miller Family at this time of loss. May you all find peace and comfort.
Greg & Eileen (Helms) Niederwerder says
Tracy, so sad to hear of your dad’s passing. I think we met your parents a couple times in Gillette. Reading his obituary, he was quite a man!! I know he raised a daughter that we have always admired! Losing parents always leaves a hole in your heart that only grandkids can fill. Just be assured that you will all meet again, someday, when God is ready.
Mary Notbohm says
Todd and Debi and families, we are so sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Chuck and Mary Notbohm
Earl and Alicia Brewer says
Jan, we’re so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He was a great man who loved the Lord. We were privileged to know him and you. Bless you Jan. We love you. Loved riding motorcycles with you two! You’re the ones who got us in to biking. Good memories.
Dawn Bolejack Leidholt says
Tod, Debi and families- so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers.
Pam Rogge says
Debi and family, my condolences and prayers are with you at this time and in the days ahead.
Jessica isaacs Sloan says
My condolences to all the families. Prayers for strength each day forward.
Hazel Stabler says
Debi, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with you.
Dotty Watts says
To Ray’s family. I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing! I didn’t know him well, but we were classmates and I just remember that he always seemed like a kind person. I knew Todd through his marriage to Shelley and he was a good reflection of his parents. It is always hard to lose a loved one.