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Lawrence Miller Sr.
LAWRENCE MILLER SR.
Cedar Rapids
Lawrence W. Miller Sr., 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at his home. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. The Rev. Joel DeSousa will
officiate. Private family inurnment: Linwood Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his partner in life, Evelyn Weaver; one daughter, Peggy (George) Zeman of Denver, Colo.; two sons, Lawrence Jr. of Cedar Rapids and Jim "Drew" (Vicki) of Denver, Colo.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie.
Lawrence was born Dec. 18, 1928, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Wesley and Anna Blazek Miller. He married Bonnie Fields on Jan. 23, 1954, in Cedar Rapids. Bonnie passed away in 1987.
Lawrence farmed, owned a service station, and worked in the Cedar Rapids area most of his life.
He was a member of the American Legion and proudly served in the Army during the Korean War.
He enjoyed all types of racing and especially the time spent with his friends and beloved family.
His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial fund has been established.
Please leave a message or tribute to the Miller family on the Web page, www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.
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