Eugene "Gene" Francis Miller

Eugene "Gene" Francis Miller, 96, passed away July 18, 2022. Gene was born December 10, 1925 in Casey, IA to Agnes (Breheny) and Raymond Miller. He graduated from Menlo High School in 1943. Gene was united in marriage, to LoAnn Brown whom he dearly loved, in August of 1950. They were blessed with two sons with whom Gene was extremely proud.

Gene proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Japan during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Machinist union at 59 years old. Gene always loved fishing and looked forward to his Spring and Fall Walleye fishing trips to Lake Kabetogama, MN. On Saturday nights you could always find him at the Fairgrounds watching the dirt track races. He enjoyed watching western TV shows at home and playing with his cat, Kitty.

Gene lived in his home for 68 years before moving to Karen Acres Care Center. He had many long-time close friends and relatives who visited him often, and he loved to visit and tell stories.

Those left to honor his memory include his sons, Mike (Gina) and Steve (Inara); grandsons, Dustin, Raleigh (Kassie), Geoff (Meg), and Tyler (Emily); and great-grandchildren, Johnathon, Kaitlin, Lexi, London and twins due in February 2023.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, LoAnn (2015); and brothers, Robert and Raymond.

Services will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines at 10:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. that afternoon at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter IA with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family has chosen the Animal Rescue League for memorials in loving memory of Gene Miller. This is where he adopted Kitty who gave him years of companionship after the loss of his wife.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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