Perry Miller

Perry Miller has been an NDSCS supporter for over 30 years.

The son of Darrel and Madeline Miller, Perry grew up on a farm south of Wahpeton and graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1979. He enjoyed two years at NDSSS and graduated with an Ag Business degree in 1981. Miller moved on to NDSU and graduated with a B.S. in Agriculture.

In 1989, Miller married Denise Papke, a 1989 NDSCS Business Management graduate. Together they have three children, Courtland (24), Carson (21) and Abby (18). And Abby has taken NDSCS courses during her senior year at Wahpeton High School. The family owns and operates a property management company dealing with hotels, apartments and commercial property. Miller has served on many local boards throughout the years, including the NDSCS Foundation Board where he served for over 12 years including two as President.  

When interviewed for this article Miller remarked, “I’ve always been proud of my ‘Science’ roots. I recall as a kid how dad would regularly hire ‘Science’ students to help out on the farm. Just like the college, they were always dependable.” 

Miller’s great-great grandmother, Nellie Tribke Meyer, was a student in the early 1900s. His mother, Madeline, and his sister, Gayle, were also graduates, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

“The College ad slogan commonly heard when I was a student was: Where Students Learn by Doing,” said Miller. “While that slogan may no longer be used, it’s still true.”

Miller enjoys traveling around the region, visiting with other NDSCS students/alums and sharing a story or two. He is proud to be affiliated with NDSCS and its tradition of producing top quality graduates that are well positioned to succeed in life and serve others.

NDSCS is happy to congratulate Miller on being one of these graduates as well as our Alumnus of the Year!