birds, and his garden. Additionally, he loved history and reading about it. He was a social person who looked forward to going for coffee with his buddies each day. Those left to honor his memory include his daughters, Andrea (Dan) Foley of Twin Lakes, WI, Malise (Rick) Usher of Delmar, IA, Salina (Dave) Durr of Solon, IA, and Shalan Miller of Maquoketa, IA; 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty (John) Gebhardt of Quincy, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Elizabeth Anne on April 26, 2013. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Theodore C. "Ted" Miller memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.