Joe Jr. Miller was born Nov. 1, 1931, son of Ezra and Edna (Miller) Miller in Kalona, Iowa. He accepted Christ as his savior and remained faithful until his death. He was united in marriage to Erma Amanda Yoder on Oct. 23, 1952. He passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 11, 2023.
Surviving are his six children: Edith Miller of Kalona, daughter-in-law Celesta Miller of Crofton, Kentucky, Lloyd (Arlene) Miller of Riverside, Minerva Jane Miller at home, Mildred (Enos) Yoder of Guthrie, Kentucky, Clara (Jesse) Yoder of Dannebrog, NB, Eldora (Philip) Yoder of Kalona; 45 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one brother: Mark (Dora) Miller; one sister: Ida Miller; and one sister-in-law: Susie Miller passed away shortly after Joe on Monday evening.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Mahlon, Edward, Chester and Herman; two sisters: Catherine and Barbara; son: Harold; son-in-law: Marlin; grandson: Kevin; two great-grandchildren: Angela Miller and Matthew Mullett.
A funeral service will be held 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at the Philip H. Yoder residence. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12 beginning at 2 p.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 13, beginning at 8 a.m., continuing all day. Yoder-Powell Funeral Home is caring for Joe Jr. and his family.
