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In Memory Of

Verlin Miller, age 62, of Miles City.

September 9, 1957 – November 25, 2019

Verlin William Miller, age 62, died peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2019 in hospice care surrounded by family and friends at Holy Rosary. Verlin fought a long seven-year battle with cancer with strength, dignity, and was an inspiration to all.

Verlin was born on September 9, 1957 the fourth child of Elliot & Ella “Tootie” Miller. He grew up at the family farm in Angela and attended grade school at Rock Springs School. He then
boarded with the Lund and Neuhardt families as he attended high school at CCDHS. After graduating high school in 1975, he attended MSU Bozeman. There he received his Ag Teaching degree in 1979.  While at MSU he was a state FFA officer, 4th Vice President from 1975-1976.

After graduating from college, he returned home to ranch and to help family. He held various jobs including bartending at the Alta Club, owning a home delivery milk service “Miller’s
Doorstop Dairy”, drove the Wibaux mail route and worked on the farm crew at Fort Keogh. But his true passion was his 17 years of teaching Ag Classes at Joliet, Rosebud, and Miles City.

He met the love of his life, Bernadette Flemming, in 1985 and were married on October 9, 1992. They enjoyed making various goodies for the farmers market, the many FFA activities, card playing and loved being on the go most days.

Verlin was a strong inspiration to everyone. He was very loyal to his family, friends, and his faith. His love for his students went way beyond the classroom. He was there any time with a bit of advice to help them find a solution. Bernadette and Verlin had no children but gained many throughout his teaching career.

Verlin’s family would like to thank all of the wonderful caregivers at Holy Rosary Healthcare, and anyone else who helped make his final days peaceful. The family would also like to thank all those who prayed for Verlin and Bernadette during his illness.

Verlin is survived by his wife, Bernadette and a brother Gale Miller. Sister in-laws, Helen Jaques, Gay Miller, Rhonda Meritt, and Nicole Flemming. Brother in-laws Vaughn Flemming and Mark Peenstra. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.

Verlin was preceded in death by his parents, Elliot & Ella “Tootie” Miller, infant brother Boyd, sister Raella Allen, brother Ross Miller and mother in-law Alice Flemming.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  A prayer service will follow at 6:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City.  Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting:  www.stevensonadsons.com.

Memorials can be made in Verlin’s name to Wake Up and Lace Up, Miles City FFA, Holy Rosary Hospital, or Sacred Heart School Adopt a Student Program.

Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday December 1, 2019

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Prayer Service

6:00 p.m.

Sunday December 1, 2019

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City , Montana 59301

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Funeral Service

10:00 a.m.

Monday December 2, 2019

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

110 N. Montana Ave.

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Interment

Monday December 2, 2019

Custer County Cemetery

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday December 1, 2019

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Prayer Service

6:00 p.m.

Sunday December 1, 2019

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City , Montana 59301

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Funeral Service

10:00 a.m.

Monday December 2, 2019

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

110 N. Montana Ave.

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Interment

Monday December 2, 2019

Custer County Cemetery

Miles City, Montana 59301

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  1. So sorry Bernadette. Verlin fought so hard. As everybody else has said he and you touched so many lives.

  2. Prayers for you & your families. Berlin was so lovable & a great mentor his students absolutely adored him. Sorry I can’t make the funeral. I am in AZ for the winter. Love your Cousin Dorthy.

  3. Bernadette, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for strength for you in this difficult time

  4. Bernadette, so sorry for your loss. Will miss seeing Verlin at Farmer’s Market next season.
    God’s peace and comfort to you.

  5. Bernadette our prayers are with you today and into the future. Verlin was a wonderful man, loved by all.

  6. Bernadette our prayers are with you. Verlin was a great man and cared for so many people . May you fine comfort in the fact that he is with God now and is not in pain anymore.

  7. Bernadette you are on our thoughts and prayers. Verlin was such a nice and kind man. May he rest in God ‘s living arms.
    Chuck and Mary Notbohm

  8. Bernadette you are in our thoughts and prayers. Verlin was such a nice and kind man. May he rest in God ‘s living arms.
    Chuck and Mary Notbohm

  10. I am sorry to hear of Verlin passing. May God comfort you now and always with wonderful memories you built together.

  11. Bernadette we are so sorry for your loss! Verlin was a wonderful man whom will be greatly missed!

  12. Bernadettee.. i am so sorry to hear that Verlin is gone.
    He was a wonderful person and touched so many.. Hugs and prayers.
    He will be missed.

  14. Miller family- Verlin was one of the strongest fighters I’ve seen. He was kind and happy all the time. He was a joy to visit with and will surely be missed by the entire community. Heaven has just gotten itself a strong and busy man. God Bless your entire family and everyone should smile when his name is mentioned. God Speed Verlin

  15. I’m so sorry for you loss. Such a kind soul and heart. Loved seeing you guys coming in for dinner. You will be in my prayers. God bless you

  16. I’m going to miss you, Verlin. You were a big part of my life and I will never forget that. Prayers to the family.

  17. Bernadette—Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time–If I can do anything just call. Love you.

  18. Sorry to hear about Verlin passing 😥 .May all your wonderful memories fill those rough days 🤗. God Bless

  19. I knew Mr. Miller really well when he was a substitute teacher for the schools. For a while he would bring in various drawings he did to the middle school, and was always happy to see mine. There was a period of time when he was the welding teacher where he would let me come in to burn things for my art projects and was always very kind to every student. I am very sad to hear about his passing, he was a great man to many children.

  20. We are so sorry for you and your families loss Bernadette
    Berlin will be greatly missed
    Please know we are thinking of you and sending love hugs and prayers your way
    May God give you comfort and strength and please call on us if you need anything
    We love you both
    ❣️

  21. So sorry for your loss. Mr. Miller was and is an amazing man. He was a great teacher and I really looked up to him. I enjoyed seeing you guys at 4bs for coffee. I also enjoyed seeing projects you helped kiddos make in welding class. You will forever be in my heart..

  22. Bernadette and Miller family, Verlin touched so many lives and left a wonderful legacy behind. As my grandson said, he taught his students more about life than anything else. He was loved by both family , friends , students and strangers. Thinking of you all during this sad time.

  23. Bernadette. I was really saddened to see Verlin pass on but he is no longer in pain. I saw him last at an Elks Trustee meeting and we had a very good talk. He was always so caring and easy to get to know..Always ready to lend a hand..Take care my good friend…Terry

  24. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family my dear friends, thank you for always being there when everyone needed you, Verlin had the biggest Heart ❤️, God Please keep your Loving Arms around this family, Love ❤️ The Debra Wilhelm and family

  25. Bernadette So sorry for your lost Verlin has touched so m any lives Praying Gods to give you and your family Strength now and in the days to come

  27. Bernadette So sorry to hear about Verlin. His determination to keep going was just amazing. He will be really missed by many. May God comfort you at this time and may Verlin rest in eternal peace. Will keep you in my prayers.

  28. Bernadette, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Stan and Liz Wheeler.

  29. RIP Verlin. You were such a kind and gentle soul.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bernadette and all of Verlin’s family and loved ones.

  30. Bernadette, we’re so sorry for your loss. We will miss Verlin. I loved seeing him. He always had a great outlook despite the many set back you both faced. You will be in our prayers.

  31. Bernadette and all of Verlin’s relatives: It’s so hard to express in words the sorrow we share with you in the loss of Verlin! He was a story-teller extraordinaire!! We shall greatly miss him, his stories, his laugh, and his genuineness!! We pray that God grants each of you His comfort, peace, and solace as you go through the coming days, weeks, months and years.

  32. So sorry that Verlin is now gone, but he fought hard and kept a cheerful attitude throughout his fight. My sincere sympathy to you, Bernadette and all the rest of your family.

  34. Bernadette, I am so sorry for the loss of this great man. He touched so many lives and helped so many. He will be missed and mourned by many. Prayers for all family and friends.

  35. So sorry to see the loss of this kind, gentle and thoughtful man. Thoughts and prayers to Bernadette and all of Verlins family and friends. Verlin will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him, rest in peace my friend.

  36. Bernadette, I am so sorry for your loss, but so glad Verlin is now at peace and no longer in pain. You both fought so hard throughout this whole battle. You both kept each other strong, and were each other’s rock. He will forever be remembered by myself as a kind-hearted, joking, caring man that had passion for everything he did, and one of the greatest FFA Advisers I ever had the pleasure of working with. My thoughts, prayers and good vibes are being sent to you and your family.

  37. God has certainly gained a wonderful man. Verlin brought many smiles to everyone, his positive attitude was one that more people should have and his gift of accepting anyone as his friend was so heartwarming. You are so blessed to have had him in your life and, and I thank you for graciously sharing him. Please know there are many prayers coming your way and that thoughts of him will go on for years. Hugs to you Bernadette for all your many years of suffering with him, for keeping the strength you both needed and most of all for the love you shared with Verlin…4B’s will never be the same and he will be missed greatly…Janet Klein

  38. Dear Bernadette,

    I am so very saddened to hear Verlin has passed. My heart is breaking for you! Verlin was such an inspiration to me and so many others with his perseverance. He showed us how to keep going in times of extreme adversity and so did you, Bernadette! So many of us love both of you dearly. Hugs, my prayers and love to you.
    With sympathy and heartfelt condolences,
    Kim Stanton

  39. What a special friend we had in Verlin. Although it is so sad, Verlin leaves a special legacy in the FFA world and beyond. Rest in Peace good friend.

  40. Bernadette, I’m so sorry for your loss. Verlin was one of a kind. I have a lot of memories of him and they are all good, some are pretty funny. I wish you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.

  41. Bernadette, I am so sorry to hear of Verlin’s death. We had a lot of great times together in high school. He was a good man. My Dad spoke often of his great rolls at the farmer’s market. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this sad time.

  42. Bernadette,

    Verlin and you have been family for years. Your friendship is highly valued.

    Verlin will be greatly missed by the community, friends and family.

    His true heart was at the core of being an educator, a coach, a motivator to many a student.

    Verlin’s ability to be an active listener is a talent many of us could take a lesson or two from.

    Verlin was a community advocate along side of you.

    His smiling face at the bizzares, fairs, farmers market was always enjoyed.

    We are here for you during your time of loss and months and years into the future.

    In Friendship and Love,

    Lance Clark, Miles City

    Darlene Clark, Miles City

  43. We will always cherish our memories of Verlin. He was a great one in our lives. Thank you Verlin.

  44. Bernadette-

    May the angels hold you in your time of sorrow. You are in my prayers. So sorry for your loss. May Verlin Rest In Peace.

    Chris and Tracy Pilesi

  45. So sorry to read of Verlin’s death. He always had a kind word to say to me. May the Lord hold you in his loving hands at this difficult time.

  46. Bernadette,
    What a blessing it has been to watch you and Verlin as you have inspired this whole town showing courage, determination, kindness and strength as you, together, ave battled this disease. Verlin didn’t lose the battle, he won all our hearts! I hope that you’ll feel how very loved you are and supported through this difficult time. May you be ever blessed with peace and hope until you are reunited with Verlin again. Hugs!!💕

  47. So sorry Bernadette thinking of you and the rest of Verlin’s family. He will be so missed.

  48. Bernadette
    I am so sorry to hear of Verlins passing. Heaven did gain an amazing angel. Rest assured he will continue to be and watch over you daily..Prayers my friend.

  49. Bernadette,
    You and your family are in are thoughts and prayers. You and your family lost one of the best,kind, thought-full, sweetest man possible known he will be missed.

  50. Bernadette, We were so sorry to hear of you loss. We always enjoyed talking to you when we would see you two out and it was always a pleasure to visit you two at the Farmer’s Market. Verlin was so kind and he will be really missed. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you in the days ahead. You are in our thought and prayers.

  51. Bernadette, didnt matter if i was having a good or bad day, when ever i saw verlin he always made me smile and made me day brighter, Never has aman fought harder to beat his illnesses..I will always remeber him for his kind wonderful words, and always getting me confused with val, after a while he did get it right.He is in no more pain and free with the angels watching down on you keep you safe till you meet again.My prayers and sorrw for you and all at this difficult time i will keep you close in my prayers
    Vanesa

  52. I will always remember working the Elk’s radio auction with this wonderful men. Always a big smile and a story to tell. Will miss him greatly. Prayers to all of Verlins family. We will be thinking of you all.

  53. Bernadette, you are in my prayers. My God give you strength and comfort in the wonderful memories that you have of Verlin.

  54. Bernadette I am so sorry to see this. Verlin has always been a thoughtful caring man. I will miss visiting with him at the farmers market and running into him at the grocery stores. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  55. God’s peace to you Bernadette. I have know Verlin for many years. I knew that it was never a short visit with him as there was always reminiscing involved. Verlin was always ready to give a hand or suggestion. He came from a one of a kind family.

  56. BERNADETTE MY HEART GIES OUT TO YOU FOR YHIS TIME OF NEED. I JUST HAVE TO SAY [RIP] TO VERLIN MILLER. HE WAS A STORY TELLER EXTRAORDINAIRE. HIM AND HARVEY WOULD TELL MANY.HE WAS A GREAT COUSIN AND MAN.HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY EVERYBODY.

  57. Bernadette, prayers go out to you. It is truly sad to hear the passing of Verlin. My heart goes out to you.

  58. Our sincere condolences to your family and loved ones. May you find peace on his rest.

  60. What a kind and courageous man. So sorry for your loss Bernadette. Prayers and blessings

  61. Bernadette~I am so sorry for your loss. Verlin was such a wonderful man. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace around every corner.

  63. Verlin was such a wonderful human being who positively impacted so many lives! Our thoughts and prayers are with Bernadette and family.

  64. Bernadette
    I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. May peace and love guide you through this time.
    Xina Niles

  65. We will miss your smile every Thursday morning for breakfast. You were such a kind, thoughtful and gracious person. Our condolences to Bernadette and Family.
    From all of us at the Historic Olive Restaurant.

  67. I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Miller in my FFA years of high school. He was a great teacher to not only his FFA students but to the entire state. I was running for State FFA one year and we nicknamed him the angel of death as he always had a smile on his face as he walked us into the next round of interviews. He also still remembered me after that year and always took the time to talk. I hope he is now a smiling angel looking over his family. RIP Mr. Miller

  68. So sorry for your loss Bernadette. May you find comfort in all your memories of Verlin. He will be missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

  69. Verlin was such a bright light in our community.He will be dearly missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  71. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bernadette and family. Glad we got to visit one last time. He’ll be waiting for you, when you get HOME! Please call if you need anything. He fought a long hard battle. Now he can rest.

  72. Prayers for comfort. He was such a kind patient man. He will be missed by many! My condolences.

  73. Sending deepest condolences to you, Bernadette. Verlin was such a fine example of a devoted husband to you. I always appreciated seeing him watch over you as you were out and about in town. May you feel peace in time during your time of grieving.

  74. Verlin was one of my father’s best ag students. He always was willing to step up and do whatever it took to get a project or job done, and it sounds like he passed that ability on to his students. So sorry for his family’s loss. He never gave up the fight and was an inspiration to us all. I hope you all find comfort in knowing he was a kind and gentle soul. May he Rest In Peace, pain free. Deepest condolences from the Jim Michels family.

  75. He was a wonderful, kind-hearted man who always had time to joke with someone. He will be missed.

  76. So sorry to hear about Verlin passing. Hugs and Prayers are with you Bernadette. RIP Verlin.

  77. Bernadette, I am so very sorry for your loss. Verlin was always ready with a great story or joke. He will be missed by so many friends, as he never knew a stranger. May the love and peace of Christ comfort you in your sadness, and bring you through to receive peace in the months ahead.

  79. I’m one of Verlin’s former students. It really surprised how much he could tolerate misbehaved 17 and 18 years olds in the advanced welding class at CCDHS.
    I’m going to miss the guy. He was always super nice to everyone despite all the stuff he had to put up with sometimes.
    Even outside of school, I often saw Verlin around town and he would always say hi to me with a smile.
    A lot of people around Miles City are going to miss this kind soul.

  81. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Verlins family and friends. He was a amazing person and we’ll be missed dearly.

  82. Bernadette: The two of you have always been a model of a great couple. Monte and I are heartbroken for you and are keeping you in our hearts and prayers.

  83. Verlin was a great guy. He was always so easy going and optimistic, and he would do anything to help anyone out. We had some fun times together that I will always remember. He will be missed.

  84. Oh Bernadette . . . I’m so sorry. You 2 were a blessing to one another. I have been so glad you had each other. I can’t imagine how hard this is for you, but know I am praying.

  85. We are praying for you Bernadette. I enjoyed the moments I got to share with Verlin and appreciated the friendship he shared with my ag teachers. What a wonderful life he led!

  87. Bernadette and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It seems as if it was just a few days ago that we all used hang out and visit. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you begin this new chapter in your journey of life.

  88. Bernadette, I am so sorry! Verlin was a good man, and a great friend. He will be greatly missed! My heart goes out to you, and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  90. Bernadette, I am so sorry to hear of Verlin’s passing. He truly was a kind and loving person. I always enjoyed seeing you two whenever I would be in Miles City. He always had a smile and a good word to say. With love, prayers and sympathy.

  91. Bernadette, I am so sorry to hear of Verlin’s passing. He truly was a kind and loving person. I always enjoyed seeing you two whenever I would be in Miles City. He always had a smile and a good word to say. With love, prayers and sympathy.

  92. Bernadette, I am so sorry to find Verlin has passed. You both are wonderful people, and he will be missed by many. He astonished me by how well he always remembered a face. I hadn’t seen either one of you after you were married until at least 15 years later at Rosebud High School cafeteria during a basketball tournament, and sure enough, he remembered me. You both know how to make everyone around you feel like family. He will be missed. May God’s grace comfort you in these hard times.

  94. Bernadette and family, my sincerest condolences for your loss. Verlin will be missed greatly by all who knew him. He was a wonderful friend and fellow Ag Teacher. He was always there for his family, friends, students and colleagues. Rest in Peace.

  95. So sorry for your loss. I have lots of fond memories from school. Always enjoyed seeing Verlin and visiting with him. He always had a smile on his face and such a positive attitude. RIP my friend.

  97. Bernadette, I am so sorry for your loss. Verlin has fought so hard, you have both dealt with this with such courage and dignity. God bless you both…

  98. Verlin was one of a kind. He always had a story when ever he see ya. God love ya friend. Prayers for you all

  99. Bernadette,

    I’m sorry for Verlin’s passing, he was too young. He fought the cancer with dignity. Bernadette, please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

    Both you and Vern have been living examples of going through this fatal disease with grace and dignity.

    Joan Schmidt Eddy Bunke

  100. Bernadette my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss but know that Verlin will no longer feel pain and discomfort that comes with such an unfair and relentless illness.

  101. Bernadette I am so sorry to hear of Verlin’s passing. He was such a kind man. I always enjoyed visiting with him. Sending you and your families prayers at this difficult time.

  102. Bernadette, Patty and I are very sorry to hear of Verlin’s passing. I have so many fun and fond memories of Verlin from our college days. He always brightened my day and he was such a good friend. Our prayers are with both of you.

  103. Bernadette so sorry for your loss. i personally will miss him. may god comfort you . you are in my thoughts and prayers

  104. Bernadette so sorry for your loss sure going to miss Verlin I lived helping deivering milk with him

  105. Bernadette,
    I’m so sorry to hear of Verlin’s passing. He was such a kind man and always with a smile. My heart goes out to you! Much love!

    Allison

  106. It was a pleasure taking care of Verlin, he never complained and always spoke kind words!! I’m so sorry Bernadette, my prayers are with you during this difficult time!

    Love Cathy

  107. Bernadette-Thinking of you during this difficult time. May you find peace knowing that he is now at home.

  109. My condolences to all of Verlin’s family and friends. He was such a wonderful, kind and generous man. He will be missed by all who knew him. I pray you have comfort and peace.

  110. Mr. Miller was such an amazing teacher who helped me get through high school. I am grateful I had the honor to learn from him. Bernadette, I am so sorry for your loss!

  113. Bernadette, I am truely sorry to hear about your husband. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

  115. Bernadette and the Miller Family,
    I am so sorry for your loss! I was fortunate to be able to visit with Verlan about his family and boy did he shine as he put together the pieces of the puzzle for me and I realized I knew the people he was talking about. He so loved his family! Prayers to you all during this difficult time- I know he will be watching over you with his smiling eyes!

  116. Bernadette, Vaughn, and all family,
    My thoughts are with you on Verlin’s passing. Verlin was an appreciated and valued community member and we have been fortunate to be Verlin’s community. My condolences are with you, Marie Root

  117. My heart is feeling heavy at the thought of your loss, Bernadette. I didn’t know Verlin well, but having experienced your kindness in encounters, I am sure he was an extraordinary man. Prayers for you to find strength and courage in the comfort of our Lord.

  119. So sorry to hear of Verlins passing, he was always there with a smile, a joke, and a question—how are you doing? Even when getting around was tough for him he never complained. Sorry we missed the chance to visit with you Bernadette but the roads were horrible. I bet Verlin is smiling and telling someone a joke right now! Please take care.

  120. Bernadette and family,
    I am so sorry to hear about Verlin’s passing. He always made a point of saying hello and asking how you were doing when he saw you. Such a positive person with a quick sense of humor! Rest In Peace Verlin…

  121. Bernadette I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad to have had a great visit with you and Verlin at the Airport Inn not so long ago. It would take volumes to talk about all the adventures of work, school, FFA, visits, we shared with you guys. Verlin will surely remain in our memories and thoughts forever.

  122. Our prayers are with Verlin’s family and friends. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Verlin since he was a high school student. I greatly appreciated his passion for FFA and love for students.

  123. Bernadette Gail and family, So sorry to hear of Verlin’s passing.He was such a nice kind man.Thooughts and Prayers are with you and family.

  124. Bernadette and the Miller family
    Verlin has always been such a kind person, even back in high school when I first met him. The world lost a special man. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this trying time.

  125. Great man and friend and a very positive influence for my son and many other kids he came in contact with. Rest Easy my friend.

  126. Another angels has gone home. Verlin, you will be missed by so many, you touched us all with smiles and a kind word. Bernadette and all of the Miller family, thank you for sharing him with us. Love to all♥️

  127. Kevin and I will miss seeing Verlin, such a nice man. He was loved by so many. Hugs and prayers to you Bernadette.

  128. Sweet Bernadette, I am so sad but so thankful to know that he is in a better place. One day you will be reunited. I loved him so much as did so many people. He was always so kind to me and would just start up a chatter when he saw me. I just saw him not too long ago, and he asked how I was doing with my jams and jellies!!! He just made a person feel like they were important. I’m so sorry for your loss and I pray that you will find peace through this time of grieving. I pray that God will surround you with His amazing love and comfort you. I will miss the visits with him and I just know he is watching from above because he loved so many and gave selflessly of himself. He was a strong individual for sure!! Hugs to you sweet Bernadette.

  129. Dear Bernadette and Family:
    Absolutely shocked to discover the news of Verlin’s passing! My brother Richard (Lynn) Danklefsen, who passed away in mid-February of this year, was Verlin’s cousin, as you all well know. My mother, Jean Egge Danklefsen Fretland, was married to Lynn’s father, Ray Danklefsen, for several years in the 1940’s. Such a surprise to hear that he was extremely ill from cancer. He was a wonderful man with a huge heart! HE will be greatly missed. Keep my sister Medora Burgess in your prayers. She lost her husband, Jack to diabetic complications, five days after Lynn passed away.

  130. Bernadette and the Miller Family….
    My prayers are with you today and into the future. Verlin was such a good guy…a friend to all. Will miss seeing him at 4Bs and farmers market.

  131. Was an honor and a privilege to know and work with Verlin. He was a great mentor and an even better man. I am so thankful to have crossed paths with him. We truly lost a great one. God bless him and his family.

  132. Dear Bernadette and Family,
    We were so very sorry to learn of Verlin’s death. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Verlin was such a neat guy–always so fun to visit with.
    Take good care of yourself and stay strong.
    With sincere sympathy,
    Earl and Jean Kiddie

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