Kenneth E. Miller Sr.
August 28, 1937 — January 17, 2020
Kenneth E. Miller, Sr., 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Private family graveside services will be held at Buffalo Cemetery in Hiawatha.
Kenneth was born August 28, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of William and Josephine (Dostal) Miller. He graduated from Marion High School and then served in the United States Air Force. Ken was owner and operator of Ken Miller Sodding. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Ken was known for his big heart and willingness to help others. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his children, Kenneth (Jody) Miller Jr. of Toledo, Iowa, Ronald Miller of Seattle, Washington, Linda Miller (Janell Ross) of Yuma, Arizona and Greg (Tammy) Miller of Coggon, Iowa; 8 grandchildren, Kenneth E. Miller III, Jesse (Chelsea) Miller, David Miller, Danielle Miller, Ryan Miller, Michael Miller, Kevin (Janel) Miller, and Brittany Miller; 7 great grandchildren; his brother, Jim Falt of Cedar Rapids; and his beloved dog, “Rascal”.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Joseph Falt; brother, David Miller; and sister, Rose Everts.
Memorials in Ken’s memory may be directed to the family.
Kenneth was born August 28, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of William and Josephine (Dostal) Miller. He graduated from Marion High School and then served in the United States Air Force. Ken was owner and operator of Ken Miller Sodding. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Ken was known for his big heart and willingness to help others. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his children, Kenneth (Jody) Miller Jr. of Toledo, Iowa, Ronald Miller of Seattle, Washington, Linda Miller (Janell Ross) of Yuma, Arizona and Greg (Tammy) Miller of Coggon, Iowa; 8 grandchildren, Kenneth E. Miller III, Jesse (Chelsea) Miller, David Miller, Danielle Miller, Ryan Miller, Michael Miller, Kevin (Janel) Miller, and Brittany Miller; 7 great grandchildren; his brother, Jim Falt of Cedar Rapids; and his beloved dog, “Rascal”.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Joseph Falt; brother, David Miller; and sister, Rose Everts.
Memorials in Ken’s memory may be directed to the family.
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