Nicholas Wayne Miller

Nicholas Wayne Miller, 30, of Quincy, formerly of Keokuk, Iowa, died Monday, March 14, 2011 in an automobile accident. Nicholas was born on October 27, 1980, to Raymond and Debbie Markovich Miller. He married Stephanie Flaiz on November 7, 2009, in Quincy, Illinois. She survives. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie of Quincy; his parents of Keokuk; a daughter, Callie Waswick/Miller, age 14, of Donnellson, IA; three sons, Christopher Clay, 13 of Quincy, IL; Alexander Miller, 12 of Donnellson, IA; and Eli Miller, 1½ , of Quincy; three sisters, Michelle (Mike) Counts of Keokuk; Valarie (Ricky) Barlow of Montrose; Kristen Miller of Keokuk; In-Laws Steve (Patty) Flaiz; Brother-in-law, John Flaiz and Michelle Turwelp; Grandmothers, Kay Markovich of Keokuk and Ruth Lohman of Quincy; Aunts & Uncles, Shirley (Dan) Spray, Theresa (John) Robertson, Ael (Barb) Miller, and Bob (Kenny) McCracken; numerous cousins; four nieces; he had an adopted father, John Hanson, "Big John"; his very close friends, John Desoto & Kelly Jackson; two half-brothers, Brennon Loges and Matt Thomas. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Amel and Ethel Miller; great grandmother, Florence Smith; grandfat...[more]

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er Nick Markovich; and grandparents, Robert and Barb Flaiz and Timothy Lohman. He worked at Quality Plus Feed in St. Paul, Iowa, and Thompson Feed. He also drove a truck before that. He was very dedicated to his work. He was a great co-worker and friend. He was an avid hunter. He was a wonderful father, husband, brother and son. He never knew a stranger. He enjoyed life and spending time with family and friends. He was one of a kind and would help anyone in need no matter what the need or how hard the task, he would get it done. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday, March 18, 2011 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center on Blondeau Street with his uncles officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery north of Keokuk. Visitation will be Thursday, March 17 from 5:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home.