Miller, Russell "Russ" Ivan 1941-2012

MILLER, RHOADES, VARDO, PIERCE, DALES

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Russell "Russ" Ivan Miller

Russell Ivan Miller, 71, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Burial was at the Colfax Cemetery following a memorial service at the church Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Russ was born April 7, 1941, to John Henry Miller and Viva Mae (Rhoades) miller Vardo. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Bert Vardo and lived in Des Moines and Newton before moving to Colfax, where he graduated in 1960. He resided in Altoona, moving to Mitchellville in 2006. Russ retired from Armstrong Pirelli with 33 years of service, then worked several part-time jobs over the next 14 years, including Lutz Pharmacy, Hope Lutheran Church, Porter Hardware and Des Moines Register, before fully retiring in mid-2010. Russ enjoyed life, loved the Lord, and used his talents to serve Him at every opportunity. He took pride in yard work, was eager to share his knowledge when asked, and loved spending time with family and traveling.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Marie; daughter, Joan of West Des Moines; sons, Randy of Nevada, Gerry (Jennifer) of Norwalk, and Chris of West Des Moines; step-children, Phyllis Pierce of Ankeny, Jacque (Doug) Dales of Bellevue, NE, and Paul (Kimberly) Pierce of Prairie City; 12 grandchildren and 4 step-children; as well as 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clifford Miller of Reno, NV, David (Janice) Miller of Newton, and Lloyd (Janice Miller of Johnston; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma in 1988, and his parents. ~ Newspaper name and date unknown.
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Birth: Apr. 7, 1941
Des Moines
Polk County
Iowa, USA
Death: Jul. 18, 2012
Mitchellville
Polk County
Iowa, USA

RUSSELL IVAN "RUSS" MILLER
_________ (1941 - 2012)___________

Mitchellville, Iowa

Russell Ivan Miller, 71, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, July 18, 2012.

Russ was born April 7, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa to John Henry Miller and Viva Mae (Rhoades) Miller Vardo. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Bert Vardo and lived in Des Moines and Newton before moving to Colfax. After graduating from Colfax High School in 1960, he resided in Altoona, moving to Mitchellville in 2006.

Russ retired from Armstrong Pirelli with 33 years of service in 1994, at the time the company became Titan Tire. He then worked several part-time jobs over the next 14 years, including Lutz Pharmacy, Hope Lutheran Church, Porter Hardware and Des Moines Register, before fully retiring in mid-2010. Russ enjoyed life, loved the Lord, and used his talents to serve Him at every opportunity. He took pride in yard work, was eager to share his knowledge when asked, and loved spending time with family. He had a great appreciation for vintage cars and fond memories of car racing and space shuttle launches. He also enjoyed traveling.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma in 1988, and his parents.

Those survivors left to grieve his loss include his wife of 23 years, Marie; daughter, Joan of West Des Moines; sons, Randy of Nevada, Gerry (Jennifer) of Norwalk, and Chris of West Des Moines; step-children, Phyllis Pierce of Ankeny, Jacque (Doug) Dales of Bellevue, NE, and Paul (Kimberly) Pierce of Prairie City; 12 grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; as well as 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, Clifford Miller of Reno, NV, David (Janice) Miller of Newton, and Lloyd (Janice) Miller of Johnston; plus nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Hope Lutheran Church, 3857 E. 42nd St. in Des Moines. Burial will take place at 9:45 a.m. Monday at the Colfax Cemetery followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Burial: Colfax Cemetery Colfax
Jasper County Iowa, USA

Created by: Terry B. Hardy
Record added: Jul 22, 2012
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