Donna Miller was born to Henry and Sophia Popp on March 19, 1937 in Laurel, Montana.
She stayed with foster parents in Billings, where she graduated high school in 1956.
Before she married Frank Miller in June of 1957, she enjoyed spending summers with her sister Frieda and her brother Eddie, and with their nieces Betty and Shirley and one nephew Bob, on the farm in Fromberg. After their marriage they settled in Helena where they built a house and raised 4 Children: Larry (Deceased), Linda, Gary and Debbie. Frank would raise a big garden then, Donna would can all the produce all while working for the State of Montana as a key punch operator. She also spent time knitting and crocheting. She loved to shop; she shared that hobby with her girls. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Community and SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church faithfully with her family.
Donna passed away in the early hours of June 24th at her beloved home.
Preceding her in death were her parents and her son, Sisters: Elsie Dietz, Clara McCormick, Sara Langfelt, Brothers: Herman Popp and Eddie Popp. Nieces: Bonnie Popp, Betty Robertson, Mary Ann Robinson and one nephew Bob Dietz.
Survivors include her husband, her 3 children, her sister Frieda Miller, Nieces: Sallie Charles and her
children: Dan (Carey), Anthony and Michelle Charles, Shirley Cates, Connie Robertson and her children: Dallas Robertson, Levi Stroop and Brandy (Austin) Pixton and her children Ember and Ivy, Karen Dietz, Cheryl Miller and her children: Jordynn Eld and Lexxi (Evan) Radke, Nephews: Ricky Popp, Tony Popp, Henry Popp.
A viewing will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave in Helena. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 1st, 2019 at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 120 W. Riggs Street in East Helena. Rite of Committal will follow Mass at Resurrection cemetery in Helena. A reception will follow the Rite of Committal back at the church in fellowship hall. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Donna.
Service Schedule
Viewing
11: 00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday June 29, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Monday July 1, 2019
SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
Rite of Committal
Following the Mass
Monday July 1, 2019
Resurrection Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Rite of Committal
Monday July 1, 2019
SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
Service Schedule
Viewing
11: 00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday June 29, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Monday July 1, 2019
SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
Rite of Committal
Following the Mass
Monday July 1, 2019
Resurrection Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Rite of Committal
Monday July 1, 2019
SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W Riggs
East Helena, Montana 59635
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Jim and Sally says
Frank, Linda, Debbie and Gary. We were so sad to read that Donna has passed. We r hear for you. Whatever we can do during this time of mourning to help out in any way, just ask. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sandi Benson says
Frank, Linda & Family. I was saddened to read this about Donna. I so enjoyed working with her and hold very good memories of that time. Donna always had a smile to share, kind words and such a positive attitude. Again, so sorry and may she rest in peace.
Jane B says
Rest in Peace Aunt Donna. Love Jane (California)
Robin says
Sorry for the loss! 🙁
Roy Moreno says
Frank soryy for your loss
Karyn A Herron says
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be missed.
Lisa Popp Lopez says
Frank, I am so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She was a joy to be around. We always looked forward to visiting with you and Donna at church each Saturday. Each year we would come to your garden and purchase lots of goodies. She would love to sit and visit with us. May you find peace, warmth and comfort in happy memories. God bless!
Roxi Vaughn says
Frank, Gary, Linda & Debbie,
I was very sorry to hear about Donna! Please know that my prayers are with all of you at this time…