Miller, William H. 1875-1938

MILLER, VOSS, VOLZKE, BRUNS

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Date: 10/14/2018 at 16:37:46

Monona, Ia. - The funeral of William H. Miller, 86, was held here with the Rev. H.W. Siefkes, Lutheran pastor, officiating. His death occurred Sunday, the result of pneumonia.

He was born in Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, and he came to America when he was 19 years old, settling at Farmersburg. He was married to Wilhelmina Voss at Clayton Center and they farmed for 37 years on a farm two miles south of here. His wife died 14 years ago, since which time he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Otto Volzke.

Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. George Bruns and Mrs. Voelzke; and one son, Arno, all of Monona; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

~Telegraph-Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, December 22 , 1938

Note: Gravestone in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery: 09/22/1852 - 12/17/1938

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Added by Reid R. Johnson 7/25/2023:

Clayton County Register, 21 Dec. 1938.

MONONA: Charles Miller [sic], another of Monona's outstanding citizens, passed away late Saturday night, after a short illness, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Voelzke. He had been in his usual good health less than a week before his death and had been up town and working about the house.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:45 from the Albert Voelzke home to the Lutheran church at two o'clock, and burial was made in the Lutheran cemetery beside Mrs. Miller. The Rev. H. W. Siefkes officiated.

Mr. Miller is survived by one son, Arno H. Miller, and two daughters, Mrs. Albert Voelzke, with whom he lived, and Mrs. George L. Bruns. Mrs. Miller and a son, Hobert Miller, preceded him in death, the latter in 1934.

Mr. Miller was a faithful member of the Lutheran church and always loved to attend services. He was a happy man and his many friends and relatives will miss his smile. The sympathy of the entire community is extended the children in their bereavement.

*Correct name is William H. Miller