Jeannette Miller

An Alumnus with a passion to NDSCS, describes this year’s Alumnus of the Year, Jeanette Miller.  Jeanette grew up in Galchutt, N.D. and graduated in 1965 from North Central High School, Colfax, N.D.  She completed the secretarial program at NDSSS in 1966. After graduation she worked in the office at Northern School Supply in Fargo, N.D.  Jeanette married Larry Miller from Tyler, N.D., a graduate of Wahpeton High School and NDSSS.   Jeanette and Larry lived on a farm south of Wahpeton until 2010 when they moved into Wahpeton. 

Jeanette served as an active member of the Alumni/Foundation Board for nine years. Her leadership and support lead her to being named the 2003 Centennial “Key to the Future” award winner.  She is a contributor and supporter of the Catbackers Club and NDSCS 300 Club.  Jeanette has been a key member of the DREAMS Auction steering committee for the past 16 years, where she has effortlessly helped to procure gifts, decorate, sell tickets and promote this fundraising event.  

Jeanette is involved in many other community and volunteer activities.  She served on the Benedictine Living Communities Foundation board representing St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton.  She is an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Catholic daughters of Americas, GFWC Women’s Literacy Club and other volunteer services. 

Larry and Jeanette have three grown children. Chad and his wife, Darcy live in Wayzata, Minn.  Christi and her husband, Ryan Thielke and their sons Jake & Ty live in Moorhead, Minn.  Cody and his wife, Heather and their son Zach live on the family farm south of Wahpeton.  They instilled into their family the values of attending NDSCS, as they were also chosen to receive the Family Tradition Award in 2009.

Congratulations to Jeanette and a huge thank you for her support and passion to NDSCS and the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation.