Robert Miller
January 06, 2010
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Service Details
Robert D. Miller, Sr., 81, of rural Maxwell, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Visitation will be Saturday, January 9, from 9:00–10:30 am at Bondurant Christian Church, Bondurant, IA, with services to follow at 10:30. A family burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery, Des Moines, IA, following the service.
Bob was born August 30, 1928 to Norman and Velma Miller. He graduated from Bondurant High School. He served 2 years in the Marine Corps, then returned home to farm with his dad. He loved airplanes so he pursued a career in flying and farming. He was a flight instructor and charter pilot. He was also a Dekalb Seed Corn dealer for many years.
Survivors include his wife Pauline; children, R. Dean Miller, Jr., (Lynn), Carolyn Streeter, Jon D. Miller, (Shirley), and Teri Bishop, (Ted); eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; his twin sister, Jean Mauch, (Kendall); and sisters, Janice Higginbottom, (Arthur), and Mary Brown, (Dave).
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Bondurant Christian Church.
Arrangements are being handled by Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Matt and Jaci Logue (Runnells)
01/11/2010
Jon, Shirley, Jim and Ashley
So sorry to hear about your loss. We are thinking about you guys. Please let us know if you need anything!
Sandi Cullen
01/09/2010
My deepest sympathy to the entire Miller Family. As the days pass may each of you enjoy your memories and the love you shared.
BERNARD D. ABEYTA
01/09/2010
PAULINE & FAMILY:
IT HAS BEEN CLOSE TO FORTY YEARS SINCE OUR PATHS FIRST CROSSED. I TOOK
FLYING LESSONS FROM BOB, BACK WHEN ANKENY STILL HAD THE OLD DIRT STRIP. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF THOSE TIMES, AND KNOWING PAULINE AND THE MILLER KIDS (TERI MUST HAVE BEEN ONLY 5 OR 6 YEARS OLD, AND CAROLYN WAS CLOSE TO 12 YEARS OLD I THINK). OH MY, HOW TIME HAS SUCH A WAY OF GETTING AWAY FROM US...
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS. BOB WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND I'M SURE A GREAT HUSBAND AND FATHER. I ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT BOB SAID HE HAD TWO THINGS HE LOVED TO DO IN LIFE: FLYING AND FARMING (AND HE WAS DARNED GOOD AT BOTH).
GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
SINCERELY,
BERNIE ABEYTA
Caroline Higginbottom Lamberti
01/07/2010
To the Miller family,
I am so sad to hear of your loss. I always remember Bob and his love for airplanes. Especially the model planes he made.
You are all in my prayers.
Kathryn Finn-Blume
01/07/2010
My condolences on Bob's passing.
Your family is in my prayers. I hope knowing that he is out of his torment brings you some peace. It is hard to say goodbye in any case.
My wish for you is that with each passing day, you have more and more smiles and laugher remembering his life and your time with him, and less and less tears.
May God bless you and give your family comfort during these tough times.
Karen Rees Family (Mendenhall)
01/07/2010
To the Miller's
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Growing up near the family and continuing the friendship with Teri's family will always have great memories. Watching Bob take off near our farm was a sight to behold. He is flying free now and at peace. Hope it comforts you to know that he resides now with God and his parents/family.
My Sympathy to All!
Karen Rees (Mendenhall)
Linda Carmody
01/07/2010
Carolyn,
I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Hope you are doing well.
Linda
Wendell & Barb Mendenhall
01/07/2010
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a long-time neighbor and friend who will always be remembered.