William Miller

William L. "Bill" Miller

1939 - 2014

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Obituary of William L. Miller

William "Bill" Miller, 75 of Iowa City died at his home, Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, December 27, 2014, at the Faith Baptist Church (1251 Village Road, Iowa City). Following the luncheon at the at the church, burial will take place in the Overman Cemetery in Atalissa, IA. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Bill's memory. William Leroy Miller was born August 3, 1939. In rural Lee County, Iowa the son of Gilbert J. and Helen (Schrader) Miller. He attended Denmark, Iowa schools, graduating from high school in 1957. Bill married Earldean Davis on May 7, 1977, in Iowa City. The couple lived in Iowa City for most of their married lives, but wintered in recent years in Florida. He enjoyed fishing in the gulf and taking every opportunity to travel. His family includes his wife, Earldean; five children, Theresa (John) Schneider, Jay W. Miller, Lynne (Rick) Danover, Charles W. (Angie) Miller, and Travis E. (Hannah) Miller; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Betty Wolbers and Marilyn (Stanley) Watkins; and many dear family friends, including Sid, Pam, Ashley, and Tara Mills. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert Miller; sister, Doris Link and her husband, Richard; and brother-in-law, Daryl Wolbers. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Bill's family and his services.