It is only fitting that the sign marking the entrance to Deitschland Farm was made in 1987 by Sheila's father, a commercial Hereford breeder and World War II veteran who survived the battle of Iwo Jima.  Vernon instilled in his daughter and son-in-law the desire to farm and raise cattle.  The boards used to make the sign are from the original barn on the 63-acre farm that Mike and Sheila purchased in 1980.  A neighboring farm was purchased in 1997 and additional acreage in 2014.  Along with cattle, abundant wildlife share the 165 acres of pastureland, hayfields, woodland and conservation habitat where the Millers live.  They appreciate the opportunity to rent Sheila's family farm.  Weanling calves or late-calving older cows spend summers at Hershey and are cared for by Sheila's mother until they come home to calve.

 

Sheila's dad farmed his entire life and continued to feed heifers until  the day before he died last February.  Along with helping to feed the cattle, he helped Sheila and Mike by driving their truck during summer hay season as they gathered big square bales from the hay fields.  "He was a big help to us and liked to stay involved in farming, even as he celebrated more than 95 years of life.  Our lives have been far different as we have had to adjust to life without Dad.  We treasure the memories and all of his advice and counsel so freely given.  God bless you, Dad.  We will see your loving smile again someday when we hopefully join you in your heavenly home with our Savior and Lord above."