Ruth Lorraine Miller, 54 of Palmyra, died April 26 at Bryan Health Medical Center East.

Miller worked for 20 years as the greenhouse manager in UNL’s Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. She was born in Nebraska City to John and Mary (Allen) Klein on March 31, 1961.

Ruth graduated from UNL with a bachelor’s degree in horticulture. She married Dale Miller on October 30, 2000 in Hawaii. She belonged to the Palmyra Action League, and loved her beagles and gardening.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Dale; brother, Dale Klein; nephew: Jeremy (Nicki) Klein; great nieces, Reagan and Jamisen Klein; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother: J. Lennis Klein; great nephew, Owen Klein; and her first husband, Woody Moore.

Funeral services were May 2 at Hope Lutheran in Burr, Nebraska. Family requests memorials to Hearts United for Animals in Auburn, Hope Lutheran Church in Burr, or Palmyra Fire and Rescue.

Condolences can be left at http://go.unl.edu/e79r.