Clarence J. Miller

Clarence Jacob Miller was born August 19, 1915 in Sauter Township of Walsh County, ND, the son of Jake and Tina (Koubat) Miller. He was raised on the family farm near Brocket and attended the Sauter Township School. Clarence married Adeline M. Herda on October 18, 1938 at the Church of St. Catherine, Lomice. They farmed and raised their family together in the Brocket area. They moved to Lakota in the early 1980's and, more recently, lived for a time at Prairie Rose in Lakota. Clarence became a resident of the Good Samaritan Center in October of 2006. Adeline died October 25, 2006. Clarence was a past member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brocket, and a current member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Lakota. He had been a member of the Board of Directors of the Brocket Elevator, the Eagles Club, and also the Knights of Columbus. Clarence was liked and respected by all who knew him for his warm, friendly personality. He leaves a legacy that reflects what he valued: hard work, respect, generosity, humor, love of family, and the importance of friends. Clarence loved the land; he farmed with his father and then his son for over 70 years.

Clarence will be missed by his 3 children, Carol (Dan) Winter of Clitherall, MN, Joyce (LeRoy) Strand of Warroad, MN, and Kenneth (Linda) Miller of Blaine, MN; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Blanche Maixner of Lakota and Rose Pic of Whitman, ND; 1 brother-in-law, George Bina of Lakota; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 68 years, Adeline; and his sister, Mary Bina.

The Funeral Mass for Clarence will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lakota, on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. The Celebrant will be Rev. Fr. John Aerts. Music will be provided by the St. Mary Church Choir, Barbara Johnson is the organist. Interment will be in the spring at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Brocket. Casketbearers will be Tim Miller, Kelly Kyllo, Chris Miller, Pat Miller, Aric Dols, Allan Pic, Bob Bina, and Steve Strand. Visitation will be held at the Aaker Funeral Home of Lakota on Thursday, March 5, 2009 beginning at 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the Church on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.