Miller, John 1864-1940

MILLER, BAUDER

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:36

Source: Rock Valley Bee (11-29-1940)

Born: April 17, 1864
Died: November 21, 1940

John Miller, a pioneer resident of Sioux County, passed away at his home at Rock Valley early Thursday morning, November 21, at the age of 76 years, 7 months and 4 days.

The deceased was born April 17, 1864, at Elgin, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. He came to this vicinity in 1884 and farmed in Garfield Township with his four brothers--Alex, Louis, Radolf and Fred--for the next five years. He was the last of the five well known Sioux County Miller brothers to pass beyond.

In February 7, 1889, was married to Louisa Baude, at Elgin. After their marriage they moved onto the farm in the eastern part of Garfield township, now occupied by their son, Oscar Miller. Eleven children were born to them, four of whom had preceded their parents into eternity.

They lived there until the spring of 1926 when they moved to Rock Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Miller and some of the children spent four or five winters at St. Petersburg, Florida. Since Mrs. Miller’s death on January 12, 1929, the eldest daughter, Clara, has kept house for her father at their home in Rock Valley and also at St. Petersburg, Florida.

While in the south last winter, Mr. Miller underwent a serious operation from which he never fully recovered. He was in fairly good health, however, until October when he was confined to bed for a time. Apparent improvement in his condition made his sudden passing Thursday morning a shock to his relatives and friends.

The deceased was a regular attendant of the Peace Lutheran Church south of Rock Valley and became a communicant member of this church by his confirmation in 1923.

He leaves to mourn his departure, four sons and three daughters--Edwin and Oscar of Rock Valley, Arthur of Hudson, South Dakota, Harold of Orange City, Clara at home, Mrs. Will Serek of Hawarden, and Hilda at Waterloo, Iowa. He also leaves 15 grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Hugo Beyer of Peace Lutheran Church Saturday, November 23. The pallbearers were Fred A. Miller, Peter Miller, Elmer Miller, Fred Yunker, Wesley Miller, and Walter Bauder, all nephews of the deceased. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at the church.