Brent Lane Miller

Clay Center, NE resident, Brent Lane Miller, 59, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016, at his home in Clay Center, NE. Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at the United Church of Christ in Clay Center, NE with Bev Hays officiating. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Mills-Schroder Post #87. Fire and rescue honors will be provided by the Clay Center Fire & Rescue Departments. Book signing with the family present will be Tuesday, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel in Clay Center, NE. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be directed to the Sons of the American Legion Mills-Schroder Post #87, Clay Center Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments, the United Church of Christ in Clay Center, NE, or the donor's choice. Brent was born July 8, 1957, in Thedford, NE to David and Louise (Hamilton) Miller. After graduating from Thedford High School, Brent enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served from August 21, 1976 - August 24, 1979. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA, Camp Courtney, Okinawa and Camp Lejeune, NC. On September 26, 1981, he married Deanna M. White at Mullen, NE. They moved to Clay Center NE and spent their entire married life in this area. Brent was dedicated to his family and cherished his time with his grandchildren and spent many hours with them fishing and playing. He was a proud Marine, who relished time spent in his childhood home - his beloved Nebraska Sandhills and exploits with friends. Brent proudly served his community through his work with the Clay Center Fire & Rescue Departments and the Sons of the American Legion. He began his service with the Fire and Rescue in 1985 as a fireman. He served as a First Responder and an EMT combined for over 21 years. In 2009, he became the Assistant Chief until his health forced him to resign. Even after his declining health he remained active in the departments. Brent has been a valuable member of the Sons of the American Legion Mills-Schroder Post #87 since May 9, 1984. He held numerous elected positions in his 34 years with the organization. His previous employers included Remington Seeds, Dana Corp. and the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. Brent is survived by his wife, Deanna Miller of Clay Center, NE; two daughters, Amanda (Jesse) Furman of Gretna, NE; Sheena (Scott) Else of Wahoo, NE; grandchildren, Ashley, Rhiannon, Emma, Hunter, and Miah; parents-in-law, Ken and Helen White of Thedford, NE; two sisters, Kerri (Bill) Hoefler of Bridgeport, NE; Cheryl (AJ) Miller of Ocala, FL; sister-in-law, Colleen Trisdale of North Platte, NE; three nephews, Brad, Todd (Samantha) and Russell; three great nephews and one niece, Lane, Calvin, Lindy & Evan; aunt, Alice Dubry; uncle, Reed (Rosa Lee) Hamilton; and numerous cousins. Preceding him in death were his parents, grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles.

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Brent Lane Miller

July 8, 1957 - November 10, 2016