Memorial

The Rev. Martin Miller of 252 S. 22nd St. Marion, Ia died-January 20, 2014 at his home following a progressive illness at age 80. Cedar Memorial will be in charge of the celebration of life to be held in the Chapel of Memories, February 1st at 1:00 pm. The family will greet friends before the service at noon.  Burial will be at a later date at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at Van Meter, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife, Eva of 54 years. His sons, John Miller of Clive, Ia., Robert Miller of Winterset, Ia.  His daughters Kathy Linke (Jon) of Clarinda, Ia.,Mary Miller (Ron Kopecky) of Leola, South Dakota, Rose Almquist (Tony) of Davenport, Ia. One twin sister Irene (Larry) Reid of Wichita, Ks.  And 8 grandchildren;  Ryan and Renae Linke, Derek and Mason Miller, Nick and Noah Miller, and Alex and Kate Almquist. 

Martin was born near Ottumwa, Ia.  Feb. 26, 1933.  He was an aircraft mechanic in the Navy and served on the aircraft carrier USS Bennington and later was a crewman on a PBY Catalina at a Naval Air Station in Morocco, North Africa.

Martin attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, The University of Dubuque and the Methodist Theological Seminary in Delaware Ohio.

Martin served for 39 1/2 years as a United Methodist Pastor in parishes at: Guttenberg, (3 churches)  in Ohio while a student (3 churches), after seminary returned to Iowa to serve St. Peter's in Cedar Rapids, Bertram and Central City, Davenport, Van Horne, Clinton, Clarinda, and Cedar Rapids Kenwood Park.

One of Martin's interests was rebuilding and restoring Volkswagen Beetles.  Later after retirement he became involved in Radio Controlled Planes and was an officer and active member of the Cedar Rapids SKYHAWKS.

Although declining health slowed him considerably he never let go of his wonderful sense of humor. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Martin's memory.