Robert Miller

ROBERT MILLER

Iowa City

Robert J. "Bob" Miller, 92, of Iowa City, formerly of Cosgrove, died peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at the Solon Retirement Village. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 9, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Corey Close officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service where a vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour before the Mass Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Iowa City Hospice.

Bob was born Sept. 14, 1922, on a farm near Morse, to John C. and Marie Fuhrmeister Miller. He went to country school through eighth grade and graduated from City High School in 1940. He married Rosemary O'Brien on Nov. 25, 1942, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. They lived on a farm for 30 years near Cosgrove where he was active on the St. Peter's church council. Bob was a 4-H leader and served on the Johnson County Fair board. Upon retirement and moving to Iowa City, he played golf with the Early Birds, making many friends.

Bob was a member of St. Mary's Church, the Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 842 and the Moose Lodge.

Bob is survived by his three sons, John W. (Betty) Miller of Riverside, Ronald E. (Peggy) Miller and James R. Miller, both of Iowa City; eight grandchildren, Robert (Kellie), Julie (Brian), Brian, Ben (Noor), Kate (Gaye), Jennifer, Troy and Mike; 10 great-grandchildren, Nick, Haley, Brilie, Easton, Elijah, Masen, Morgan, Alia, William and Lucas and one on the way; sister-in-law, Eileen Schneider of Riverside; and nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; daughter-in-law, MJ; his brother, George; and his sister, Julia Miltner.

Online condolences may be directed to www.lensingfuneral.com.