Scott H. Miller, 70, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Box Butte General Hospital.
He was born on January 20, 1955, in Billings, Montana to Howard and Sally (Ostwalt) Miller. He spent his early years in Laurel, MT attending elementary and junior high. He then moved with his family to Fridley, MN where he attended high school until his Junior year. His family then moved to Havre, MT where he graduated from Havre High School in 1973.
Scott grew up as the son of a railroader and decided to follow in his father and grandfather’s footsteps.
Scott began his career with Burlington Northern Railroad in Havre, Montana in 1973, working in the Diesel shop and learning his trade with honor. From Havre he moved to Alliance, NE for a short period of time before transferring to Lincoln, NE. While in Lincoln he met Terri Thompson. They were united in marriage on May 13, 1988.
In 1993, he was transferred to London, Ontario, Canada where he worked on a special project for 3 years with General Electric, developing engines for the BNSF railroad. He then was transferred back to Alliance in 1996 where he was the General Foreman of the diesel mechanic shop prior to his retirement in 2010.
He was a lifelong member of the Eagles Club, serving in several communities where he and his family lived. In Alliance, Scott served in a leadership capacity and for many years oversaw and enjoyed cooking and serving for the Eagles events in his community.
Scott was known for his support of family, community, and he was very handy and helpful to others. He enjoyed craftwork like leather tooling and took great pride in his work. A portrait of the Last Supper was made, and he made many leather tool belts, wallets and other gifts for his family and friends. Scott was always there to lend a hand on any project involving plumbing, electrical, mechanical and elbow grease, and was always a go to hand if you needed some help. He was also a gardener, growing vegetables for creating salsa that his family shared as gifts to neighbors and friends. He enjoyed gaming and was known to make a monthly trek to Deadwood, SD with his wife Terri to try their luck and create great memories. Scott and Terri were rabid Cornhusker football fans, always there to support the big red.
Scott was a family man, always there to help with his children and raised a great family. He was proud of his children and grandchildren, and celebrated their accomplishments. He always served as a great role model for his two younger brothers, Kirk and Brad.
He is survived by his wife, Terri, his daughter, Jami Thompson of Alliance and her children, JaVaughn Thompson and Treyton Thompson, his daughter, Brittany Miller of Alliance and his son, Brandon and his wife, Zoe of Niceville, FL and their children, Hayden Pecenka and Braxton Miller. He is also survived by his brothers, Kirk (Nan) Miller of Helena, MT and Brad (Bodell) Miller of Mount Pleasant, SC. He is survived by his sister in-laws Penny Bauer of Lincoln, NE and Pam Hinrichs of Raymond, NE. Along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his mother in-law and father in-law.
Funeral services will be Thursday, November 6th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alliance Eagles Club. Visitation begins at 1pm.
Memorials may be sent in care of the family to 1214 Yellowstone Ave Apt 1, Alliance, NE 69301 for a future designation.
Casual attire is requested, HUSKER attire preferred.
Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.