Miller, Richard N. 'Dick'

Richard N. “Dick” Miller, 79, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where the family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time. The Rev. William B. Harnish will officiate. Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elda; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Evelyn Lyon, Leila Brennaman, LaVonne Spicer and Doris Lentz; and brothers, LaVerne, Robert and Donald.

Dick was born in Linn County, Iowa, on July 11, 1933, the son of Eugene and Veva (Hammond) Miller. He was a musician since childhood. Dick played with Kenny Hofer and other area bands. He formed the Dick Miller & Rhythmasters Band, playing area ballrooms in the 1960s through the 1970s. Dick then went into his other passion, bus driving. He drove a professional tour bus for over 20 years for Charter Coaches, later Trailways.

Dick's retirement years were spent watching sporting events, music, refurbishing antiques, day trips and flea markets. He was a member of the Eagle Lodge for over 50 years and Masonic Lodge 6.

Memorials may be made to the donor's charity of choice in memory of Dick.

Please sign the online guest book for Dick at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published Nov. 5, 2012 in The Gazette