Alma Miller

Alma Schlittenhardt Miller, 85, Bismarck ND, died peacefully August 31 with her daughter Cheryl, grandchildren Andy and Chelsie, and granddaughter-in-law Nikki, at her side holding her hands. She had been a resident at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center for the past two years. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 5th at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with Rev. Merle hoots officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Friday at Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck. Alma was born September 3, 1928, in Emmons County to Philip and Emma Taxis Schlittenhardt. She grew up in Temvik, ND, moving with her family to Bismarck, where she graduated from Bismarck High School. On June 15, 1952, she married Norman Miller and moved to Turtle Lake where Norman farmed and Alma stayed at home to raise their five children. In 1965, the family moved to Bismarck where Alma began a career in data entry. She retired from state government in 1993. Alma, affectionately known as "Babe" to her family, was well known for her excellent cooking and baking skills. She loved cooking for her family and friends, always trying a new recipe she had read or heard about. Alma was always busy, whether it be crocheting, knitting, reading a good book, or working puzzles. But her most enjoyable times were spent with all of her loving grandchildren. She could often be found cooking for or playing cards with Andy, Chelsie, and Stephanie. Alma will be deeply missed by her siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children Cheryl Lance Tryhus Bismarck, Roger Miller Puyallup, WA, Robert Miller Lakeville, MN, and Rodney Miller Bismarck. Her grandchildren Andy Nikki Tryhus, Chelsie Tryhus, Stephanie Miller, Mandy Miller, and Ron Mel Miller. Her great-grandchildren Brianna Miller, Madison Miller, Kiara Miller, Kati Miller, Coltan Miller, and Chloe Miller. She is also survived by her sisters Ella Skager Bismarck and Martha Just Ingleside, TX, her brothers Dennis Bonnie Schlittenhardt Bismarck, Darrell Oddie Schlittenhardt Bismarck, and George Schlittenhardt Valley City, ND; as well as many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Ronald, her parents Philip and Emma, her sister Christina, her brother Herman, her brothers-in-law Eddie and Henry, her sister-in-law Alyce, her daughter-in-law Lynette, and her two nieces Ruth and Vicki. A special thank you to her granddaughter, Chelsie, for the loving care she gave to her Grandma. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation for the wonderful care given to Alma during her stay at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center. Memorials may be given to Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, 2425 Hillview Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501; or the Alzheimer's Association ND-MN Chapter, 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55439. All cards for the family are to be sent to Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, ND 58503.

Alma Miller

September 3, 1928 - August 31, 2014