In loving memory of

Micah David Miller
January 4, 1984 - September 29, 2016

Micah David Miller was born January 4, 1984 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the son of Elmer R. and Illeen (Bender) Miller. He attended Pathway School and graduated from Kirkwood Community College. On September 1, 2012 Micah was united in marriage to Miranda Schaeffer near Kalona. He worked at Kalonial Lawn Care. Micah enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars and crafting. He was very creative and there was nothing he couldn't figure out or fix. Micah died suddenly on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from an automobile accident near Ludington, Michigan at the age of 32 years.
Micah is survived by his wife Miranda; 2 children Merin and Murdoc Miller of Wellman; his parents Elmer and Ileen Miller of Kalona; a brother Jared (Mandi) Miller of Wellman; two sisters: Bethany (Jeffrey) Adams of Wellman and Katelyn Miller of Columbus, Ohio; father and mother-in-law Matthew and Diane Schaeffer of Wellman; sisters-in-law: Katrina (Leo) Oaklander of Westminster, CO; Eliza (Tyler) Schaeffer of Iowa City; 3 nieces and 2 nephews: Dawsyn, Grady, Sophie, Oliver Miller, Zamara Oaklander; and grandmothers: Ila Bender of Kalona and Edna Miller of Kalona. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Harold Ray Bender and Mahlon E. Miller.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church in rural Wellman. Burial will be in the Upper Deer Creek Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona where the family will greet friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A memorial fund has been established for Micah Miller Family. The Yoder-Powell Funeral Home is caring for Micah and his family.

Tributes

E wrote on Nov 4, 2016:

"My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. May you find comfort in God's promise to soon "swallow up death forever" and to wipe away the tears from all of our faces. ( Isaiah 25:8)"

Becky and Gary Curtis wrote on Oct 4, 2016:

"Dear Schaefer and Miller families, We were gone last weekend and just now heard about Micah's untimely death... We are SO SAD that we were not there to support you all at the visitation or funeral... While we did not know Micah, we cherished our relationships with Miranda and Elmer -- Miranda as a very special student, and Elmer as a minister who shared his compassion and listening skills with Mid-Priaire students of all faiths after numerous tragedies through the years... We can only guess that Micah was an attentive, genuine, loving husband, father, and son based on knowing the two of you... We are SO SORRY for the deep sorrow and loss both your families must feel, and are wrapping our arms around you in love and prayer... Becky and Gary Curtis"

John Melby Oetken wrote on Oct 4, 2016:

"Dear Matt & Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. If there's anything Carla & I can do to help you, Miranda, and the kids, we'd love to do it."

Laura Zieglowsky wrote on Oct 3, 2016:

"Matt and family--so sorry to hear this sad news today. I'm thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Laura Z"

Nicole DeSalle wrote on Oct 3, 2016:

"Dear Matt and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I am thinking of you in this time. Please let me know if there's anything I can do. Best, Nicole"

Marilyn Grover wrote on Oct 3, 2016:

"Dear Matt and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. "

Leanne Bender wrote on Oct 3, 2016:

"Miranda, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's peace and rest for you and your family."

Jean Ehrenfelt wrote on Oct 2, 2016:

"Was so saddened to see the news of this terrible tragedy. I have known Micah for many years when as a young man he and Jared started taking care of my yard. We've had many visits about his family & his love of hunting & fishing. will miss that big smile. My condolences to his family. Happy Hunting Micah, gone too soon "

Dan, Jamie, & Paul Young wrote on Oct 1, 2016:

"Infinite Love from our family to yours. Our hearts are with you. Forever inspired by Micah."

Gary and Sylvia Erb wrote on Oct 1, 2016:

"Dear Elmer and Eileen, Our deepest sympathy at this tragedy. Our prayers are with you and your family."

Ken & Sue Kempf wrote on Oct 1, 2016:

"We are so sorry for your loss Miranda - our prayers are with you & your family. (we are Matt & Diane's back door neighbors & just heard about this terrible loss today) Our deepest sympathy to both families. "