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Paul W. Miller
Paul W. Miller
Wellman
Paul W. Miller was born March 21, 1922, near Wellman, Iowa, the son of Menno and Barbara (Swartzendruber) Miller. He attended Franklin rural school. On Feb. 6, 1944, he was united in marriage to Leta L. Brenneman at the Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. During World War II, they spent time in Civilian Public Service in Oregon and Maryland. They made their home in rural Wellman on the farm where he grew up. Paul was a life-long farmer and active member of the Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church. Paul died on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at his home in Wellman, at the age of 100 years.
Paul is survived by six children, Larry Miller (Sharon) of Wellman, Karen Kahler (Larry) of North Liberty, Donald Miller (Tamara) of Wellman, Sanford Miller (Mary Lou) of Millersburg, Ind., James Miller (Ramona) of Wellman and Scott Miller of Wellman; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Leta; one brother, Lester Miller; and two infant sisters, Lydia and Ruth.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church, in rural Wellman. Pastor Elmer Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Upper Deer Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church.
A memorial fund has been established for Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church and Washington County Hospice. Powell Funeral Home in Wellman is caring for Paul and his family.
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