Elmer H. Miller

 

Elmer Henry Miller, son of Ernest and Rena Knief Miller, was born May 3, 1918, at Sumner, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner. He received his education in the Sumner area country schools and graduated from Sumner High School in 1935.
            On April 15, 1952, he was united in marriage with Mary Humpal at Waverly, Iowa. Elmer was a longtime Sumner area farmer.
            Following a brief illness, Elmer’s death occurred on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner. He was 90 years old and a former member of St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner. He was also a board member of the Bremer County A.S.C.S. and the Sumner Creamery. He loved working crossword puzzles and spent many hours reading.
            Elmer is survived by five children, Betty Alfultis of Sumner, Michael Miller and his companion, Jeralee of Denver, Colorado, Timothy Miller, Dixie (Allen) Bentley, and Thomas (Noreen) Miller, all of Sumner; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; three brothers, Leslie (Ruth) Miller of New Hampton, Cletus Miller of Sumner, and Leo Miller of Orlando, Florida; one sister, Vera Winter of Waucoma; and several nieces and nephews.
            He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, who died on February 20, 2009; one granddaughter, Heidi Miller; one great granddaughter, Anastasia Miller; his parents; one sister, Lorinda Meyer; one brother, Ray Miller; a baby brother, George Miller; infant sibling triplets; and one son-in-law, Frank Alfultis.

            Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 1, 2009, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sumner with Rev. Jim Brokman officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Sumner and for one preceding services at the church on Friday. Memorials may be given in his name to Community Memorial Hospital, IC Catholic Church, or the Public Library, all in Sumner.

 

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Milly Kropp on May 1, 2009 at 02:19 PM said:

Dear Dixie, My sincere prayers for you and your family at this time of almost a double loss. You just never forget your parents, no matter how long it has been, and I wish you happy memories to last your lifetime. Thank you for answering my e-mail in spite of what you were going thru. I had no idea, and this is just an example of your true dedication to the League and to your fellow Postmasters and friends. God Bless you in your many endeavors and congratulations on PM of Year for your state. We from Wshington State will remember you at our Memorial Service.

Chuck Hamilton, AR League on May 1, 2009 at 06:11 AM said:

Dixie,

I was so sorry to here of the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you in your time of sadness.

Venda Lee on April 30, 2009 at 09:09 PM said:

Dixie, Our prayers are with you. I will add you to our prayer list in Sunday School. We will be thinking of you. Love Venda

Rupert and Marge Kneef on April 30, 2009 at 08:49 PM said:

Betty, Mike, Tim, Dixie, Tom and fmilies:

0ur prayers and sympathy are with you. Almost 91 in a few days---what a milestone your dad reached.

We wikll be thinking of you Friday. Wish we could be with you but we can't.

Peggy Roit on April 30, 2009 at 03:17 PM said:

I've just discovered that our Dad's were in High School together at Sumner. Do you suppose they'll discover that their daughters are now together in League? No matter what our age, we're never prepared to have our last parent "leave" us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Earl Carey on April 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM said:

What a Legacy to leave: To have been born, raised, farm and pass away in your home town among friends who have known you all your life. DIXIE; Our thoughts & prayers are with you as you are going thru the experience of losing both parents in such a short span of time. You are such an energetic individual who has used your God-given talents to enhance the League. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Earl Carey

Jim Merritt on April 30, 2009 at 10:21 AM said:

Dixie: Our League family is saddened by the loss of your Dad. We will continue to pray for you and your family, that "He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb" will comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. We rejoice in the assurance that your Dad is now pain-free and well, and reunited with your Mom. Dale joins me in sending our love and condolences. Fondly, Jim

Diane & Joe Zabel on April 29, 2009 at 04:44 PM said:

Our prayers and sympathies are with the family members. I have added Elmer's memorial in www.findagrave.com. I remember Elmer as a former neighbor.

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