Frank Vincent Miller, 89, passed away September 7, 2021, at St. Peters Health in Helena, MT. He was born October 10, 1931, in Helena the son of John Leo Miller and Mary Alice (Staniger) Miller.
Frank graduated from Helena High School, class of 1950. Following graduation Frank worked at ASARCO for a short time before enlisting with the U.S. Navy where he served for four years. After an honorable discharge he returned to work at ASARCO; where he worked most of his years as a foreman in the blast department, He retired after 40 years on January 31, 1992. On June 22, 1957, he married Donna Popp of Billings, MT. They settled in Helena and built their home in the East Helena Valley.
He enjoyed gardening, beekeeping, and selling his goods at the farmers market, where he was active for many years. He had a great love for the outdoors. He also loved wood working & in earlier years he enjoyed elk hunting, fishing, and bowling with Donna.
He was a member of St. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
In addition to his parents and wife Donna, he was proceeded in death by his son Larry and his wife Arlene; sisters, Rosemary Herrin, Patricia (Tobol) Graber, and brothers James and Leo Miller. As well as brothers-in-law John Miller, Jess Tobol.
He is survived by his daughters Linda and Debbie Miller of East Helena, and his son Gary Miller and his wife Alison of Coeur d Alene, ID; sisters, Carolyn Longmire (LeRoy) and Margaret Miller and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service is being held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15th at Resurrection Cemetery, 3685 N. Montana Ave., Helena. A Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Frank Miller is being held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, September 20th at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 120 West Riggs, East Helena. Masks are recommended but not required for attendance.
The family would like to thank the staff of St Peters Health for the compassionate care provided in his final days.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:30 a.m.
Wednesday September 15, 2021
Resurrection Cemetery
3685 N. Montana Avenue
East Helena, Montana 59635
Mass for the Repose of the Soul
12:00 p.m.
Monday September 20, 2021
St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:30 a.m.
Wednesday September 15, 2021
Resurrection Cemetery
3685 N. Montana Avenue
East Helena, Montana 59635
Mass for the Repose of the Soul
12:00 p.m.
Monday September 20, 2021
St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
120 W. Riggs Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
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Jane Breucop says
Uncle Frank – you will be greatly missed. You are now resting in peace in heaven with my mom and many other family members. Deepest sympathy to the Miller Family. God Bless Jane B – California
Jim and Sally says
Oh Dear Frank, you were the best neighbor, garden grower and friend. Amongst other things. We will miss you beyond words.
You truly were a remarkable man. RIP. All our love to the family, Linda, Debbie and Gary (Ali). Thoughts and prayers are with you.
KAREN LEMME says
UNCLE FRANK-YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. YOU ARE NOW RESTING IN PEACE IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR WIFE DONNA AND MY MOMMY AND MANY OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE MILLER FAMILY.
GOD BLESS KAREN LEMME- CALIFORNIA
Patty Dahl says
We have lost, and heaven has gained, a most wonderful man. Rest In Peace, dear Frank..
Manley Stalllings says
A gentle, pleasant man. Always a joy to work with. We enjoyed a lot of his garden produce and honey. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Sandi Coyle Benson says
Linda,
I am so sorry to read about your dad. I always enjoyed talking with him when buying my vegetables or seeing him out. May you be comforted knowing he is now with your mom. He is surely missed by many. My deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Roy Moreno says
Frank was my foreman in the blast dept at ASARCO in 1975. He swung a mean sledgehammer I use to get nervous when holding a prybar for him when clearing slag out of chute he would hold the sledgehammer at the very end swing from the north 40 connecting with the end of the bar I would be thinking please don’t miss he would throw his crew a Christmas party at Frank’s Place in East Helena he’d bring the best smoked Salmon he was amazing gentlemen he will be missed RIP Frank
Kathleen Broussard says
We are so sorry for your loss. We loved seeing Frank at church.
Keith, Kathleen, and Kory Broussard
margaret Miller says
Dear Linda, Debbie, Gary and Ali, I am so sorry that Frank has gone I know I didn’t see him as often as I should have but he was still a wonderful brother and like everyone else I will miss him, we would talk every so often on the phone but not the same as seeing him. At least we did get together last year for his birthday and I have a couple of pictures that I took and can keep as a reminder of what a good time we had.
I remember him giving me carrots from his garden and one was big enough I told Frank that it would take me probably two days to eat it because of the size. I haven’t seen any that size since and they were so sweet.
I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.
Love his sister Margaret Miller