Everett Dwight Miller

Everett Dwight Miller was a life-long resident of Lincoln. Born here. Lived here. Died here. Quiet and humble, he nevertheless served and influenced his country and many Lincoln residents during his 100 years. Everett was the second of three sons of Henry Harms Miller and Elizabeth Alice Schilling. He attended Saratoga Elementary School and Irving Junior High School. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1936. He then studied business administration at the Lincoln School of Commerce, graduating in 1938. In 1941 he joined the US Army. He served in the Headquarters of the 204th Field Artillery Battalion in Europe. In 1945 he was honorably discharged.

Upon his return he worked in the publications section of the Veterans Administration. From there he worked at the US Post Office for 30 years until he retired. On September 29, 1946 he married Phoebe Novella Small from Oketo, KS. Phoebe was the daughter of Walter and Grace Small. They had two sons and their marriage lasted until May 5, 1982, when Phoebe died unexpectedly. In 1988 he met Rose Marie Schlegel. They continued their close companionship until his death. They were regulars at Big Red Keno on West O street for many years. Everett was one of the early volunteers of an employee credit union that evolved into the Spirit of America Federal Credit Union.

He was a founding member of Northeast United Church of Christ and an active volunteer there into his 99th year. Through his 100th birthday he was an active AARP member. Everett was a devoted father,

husband, and companion. He is survived by sons Bruce Wayne Miller and Mark Allen Miller; grand-daughter Marissa Hernandez and great-granddaughter Ryhla; granddaughter Lisa Robinson and great-grandson Nicholas; and Rose Marie Schlegel, his devoted companion to the end.

More details and photos at this website: EverettDMiller.com.

Viewing: Tuesday, November 20th, 2018, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Lincoln Memorial, 6800 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512 Funeral: Wednesday, November 21st, 2018, 10:00 AM, Northeast United Church of Christ, 6200 Adams, Lincoln, NE 68507