Obituary of John Bernard Miller

Surviving are 2 daughters: Anna Mae (Lyle Sr.) Elliott and Elizabeth "Betsy" Miller, both of Dubuque, Iowa; 3 sons: Gerald (friend Sandi Andresen)Miller of Dubuque, Iowa, Charles (Debra) Miller of Osceola, Iowa, and Raplh Miller of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, 1 brother-in-law and 3 sisters-in-law. John was preceded in death by his parents, wife Henrietta "Kay", 2 infant sons: John Henry and Bernard Joseph, a great grandson, Christian Simon, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. John was born on March 11, 1916 in Worthington, Iowa, the son of Henry and Mary (Lutmer) Miller. He was united in marriage to Henrietta C. "Kay" Barker on September 25, 1945 in Earlville, Iowa. Together they made their home in Dyersville. John worked for John Deere in Dubuque for several years, then drove stock truck for over 30 years hauling livestock for area farmers. He was a big Cubs fan and loved to fish. John was proud of his John Deere pocket watch and was a farmer at heart. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Dubuque. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2009 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a parish scripture service will be held at 4 p.m. and American Legion Post 137 will gather at 6 p.m.