Edward "Ed" J. Miller, 84, of rural Scranton, SD, passed away on Monday December 19, 2022.  Mass of Christian Burial for Ed will be on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman.  Fr. Ben Franchuck will celebrate the Mass with burial will follow in the Vessey Cemetery, Harding County , S D.  There will be a Rosary and Vigil Service on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman.  Public visitation will begin on Wednesday, December 28 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel from 12-5 and will continue at the church from 6-9.

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Edward Joseph was born January 27, 1938 to Edward A. and Monica (Schweiger) Miller. He was the fifth
of five children, raised on the family ranch south of Bowman ND. During his younger years he loved
riding his horse "Doc" especially to herd the sheep. Edward was known to get into trouble during the
summers eating berries rather than watching the sheep and fighting with his pet turkey's.
He attended elementary school at St. Martin's Academy in Sturgis and in Ludlow, SD and graduated from
high school at St. Mary's in New England ND, in 1956.
Edward joined the military in 1961 to 1963 because of the severe drought of 1960 to 61 where he
served approximately 13 months in Korea . After the military he returned to the family ranch with
brother James. Shortly after returning Fast Eddy met his bride to be at the Scranton Equity Exchange.
Edward J. and Alyce L. Dunn were married July 9, 1964 at St. Isidore's Catholic Church, Ralph SD. In
1965, Edward and Alyce settled on the Dunn family homestead, farming, ranching, and raising a family.
To this union five sons were born: Cletus, Floyd, Bryan, Dale and Garret.
Edward's life was farming and ranching. He loved his Hereford cattle and especially feeding and caring
for livestock. He was a caring and loving father and grandfather that loved attending and supporting his
children's and grandchildren's sporting events and school activities.
When he wasn't busy on the farm, Edward loved to play cribbage and pinochle with family and friends.
He was active in the Knight of Columbus and American Legion. Edward liked to further his knowledge of
livestock by attending seminars and hands-on schooling.
Later in life, he enjoyed spending time with his special friend Marlene Mrnak . Going on trips to
Spearfish and traveling to see family and friends. The family would like to say a special thank you to
Marlene and her family for the many years of friendship and support of our father. You will always be in
our hearts and prayers.
Edward was proceeded in death by his wife Alyce L. Miller, his parents Edward A and Monica Miller, his
brother Jim, sister's Zita DeRouchey (Bob), Elizabeth Fox (Dale) and Barb Hilsendager and his mother and father-in-law, Marjorie and Floyd Dunn.
He is survived by his children: Cletus (Laura Sulzman ) Miller, Scranton ND; Floyd (Kim) Miller, Baldwin
ND; Bryan Miller, Bismarck ND; Dale (Rhonda) Miller, Grand Junction CO and Garret (Devon) Miller,
Scranton ND. 13 Grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; 4 Step-grandchildren; 8 step-great-
grandchildren; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ardyce ( Dunn ) and David Jagim , Grand Junction, CO; sister -in-law Joyce Miller, Bowman ND; brother-in-law John Hilsendager , Yuma AZ and numerous nieces and nephews.