"My uncle never said a negative word about me when I was nothing more than the town lunitic. I will miss him greatly"
In loving memory of
Edward James Miller
August 9, 1950 - June 26, 2018
Wellman- Edward James Miller was born August 9, 1950 in Washington, Iowa the son of Harold and Olive (Perrin) Miller. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1969 and graduated from Kirkwood Community College with a degree in Auto Mechanics and Business. Edward served in the United States Army, 3rd Infantry Division, for two years. He worked at Bloom Electric, Oral B and the University of Iowa Hospital. He was united in marriage to Jayne Townsend in 1975 in Wellman. To this union they were blessed with two sons, and later divorced. Edward passed away at his home Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the age of 67 years.
Edward is survived by two sons: Ryan Miller of Kalona and Jeffrey (Katie) Miller of Wellman; two grandchildren: Cameron and Olivia Miller; four siblings: Julie (Don) Baker of Washington; Gary Roberts of Beverly Hills, FL; Iva Hoylman of North English, Bill (Cheryl) Miller of Freeport, IL; extended family Carrie Stusse and Bryan Stusse. He was preceded in death by his parents; and family: Harold Miller, Olive Miller, Kenneth Miller, Mary Roberts, Elray Hoylman, Phyllis, Barbara and Rex Bloom.
A Graveside Service will held 1:00 pm Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Wassonville Cemetery, Wellman, with Military Rites by the Charles A. Polton Post #427 American Legion. Visitation will be Friday, June 29, 2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at the Powell Funeral Home in Wellman. A memorial fund has been established for Fisher House "VA Family Stay" or Family Choice. Messages may be sent to the family at www.powellfuneralhomes.com
Tributes
"I was so saddened to hear of Eddie?s passing. He graduated with our daughter Connie from Mid Prairie. I can remember him as one of my youngest cousins. I am sorry for your tragic loss. I am sorry that I will be unable to attend visitation and the graveside service but I know that you will find comfort in knowing he had a good life. I am praying for your family. Your cousin , Rosamond Goodlander "
"Sorry to hear of Ed's passing, he was a joy to work with at the University, always had a smile for me, you can tell he had a gentle soul!"
"I would like to give my sympathy to all of Eds family at this difficult time. May God give you comfort. Even though I only worked with Ed for a short time before his retirement at BSB, it was fun and such a privilege to have gotten to know him. Sharon L."
"Eddie was so much fun to work with @ Oral-B. He will definitely be missed. My sympathy to his family. Milly Swenka"
"So sorry to hear of Eddie's passing, sending our sincere sympathy. Lorna Wagner Luther, Bob Luther. "
"We will definitely miss Ed sharing are campfires with us. He always stopped to talk when he was driving by. We always had fun at Oral B together. Lots of good memories. He will be sorely missed. Our condolences , Cat & Blue"
"I am so saddened to hear about Eddie's passing. I loved his laugh and his smile. I many fond memories of Eddie. My thoughts and prayers to his family."