Helen Johnson Miller

Helen Johnson Miller, 94, passed away April 15, 2012, at Calvin Community. Services will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines at 12:00 p.m. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah, IA.

Helen was born August 5, 1917, in Decorah, IA, to Hilda (Berg) and Charles Johnson. While in high school she met her future husband, Leonard Miller during a school play at Luther College. After graduation the two were married and spent their life raising their family. The family lived in various communities in Iowa and Minnesota as Leonard worked as a school administrator. Helen loved music and was an accomplished piano player and singer. She enjoyed Bridge, gardening, golf, travel, and was an amazing cook. She was very proud of and loved her grandchildren. After retiring in Hampton, IA, Helen was active in the History and Heritage Club, Mother’s Club, St. John’s Lutheran Women’s Group, and baked many of lefse for the church bazaars.

Her memory will be cherished by her children, Jane (Frank) Grundmeier, Mary Kramer, Edward (Becky) Miller, Anne (Steve) Paullus, and Lee Miller; grandchildren, Joel (Julie) Grundmeier, Eric Grundmeier, Bret (Cheryl) Grundmeier, Christopher Kramer, Paul (Kat) Kramer, Jonathan (Sheila) Kramer, Kristin Miller (Jason Bukner), Scott Miller, Benjamin Miller, Andrew (Jill) Paullus, Leah (Mark Bethel) Paullus; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three siblings; son, Charles Edward age 7; grandson, Wade Edward Grundmeier 11 months; and her son-in-law, Yale Kramer.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Calvin Community Activity Department.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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