Obituaries : Joan Carol Miller

Joan Carol Miller

NEWHALL -- Joan Carol Miller, 77, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Meth-Wick Manor in Cedar Rapids following an extended illness

Visitation will be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall from 2 to 4 p.m., on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, followed by Funeral Services beginning at 4 p.m.,with Rev. Steven Rempfer officiating. Interment will be held at the Keystone Cemetery in Keystone. To honor Joan’s wishes the casket will remain closed at all times. A memorial fund has been established.

Joan was born September 13, 1936 at Marengo to Grover and Helena (Hetz) Stumpff and graduated from the Amana High School in 1954.

On March 14, 1959 she was united in marriage to Warren K. Miller at St. John Lutheran Church in Marengto. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1989.

Prior to her retirement, Joan had been employed as a bookkeeper at Hawkbilt in Vinton, Tele-Connect, and McCloud Communications. A member of St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, bird watching and gardening. She especially enjoyed the company of her cat, “Tommy”.

Joan is survived by her children, Sherri (Scott) Miller of Perry, Rick (Lisa) Miller of Newhall, Jon Miller of Vinton; her grandchildren, Sarah (Matt) Bryan, Adam (Christi), Brittni, Eric (Darcy), Nick Miller, Noel (Jake) Hollister, Josef, Andrew, Jacob and Chris Miller; her great grandchildren, Bailey, Ayden, Brody, Charlotte and Hudson; her brother, Richard Stumpff of Vinton; and her sister, Druecilla Slager of Anamosa.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant sister and her sister, Jean Wiebold; a infant brother, and her brothers, Don and Roy Stumpff.

Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be left at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.