Fred L. Miller, beloved husband of Ida Ellen (Miller) was born on June 23, 193, to Lewis M. and Fannie (Miller) Miller at Kalona, Iowa.
He peacefully passed away on Nov. 22, 2024, at his home at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 30 days from kidney and heart failure.
He accepted Christ as his Saviour and was baptized in his youth, being a faithful member of the Mineral Springs Amish Mennonite Church until his death.
On Oct. 11, 1962, he was united in marriage to Ida Ellen Miller, daughter of Joe and Barbara Miller, sharing the joys and sorrows of life for 62 years.
This union was blessed with 7 children; 5 sons and 2 daughters: John and wife Lorretta, Nashville, Ark., Marlin and wife Karlene, Milford, Neb., Alma and husband Merlin Miller, Parsons, Kan., Jeffrey and wife Sharon, Columbus, Ark, Christina and husband Eldon Swartzentruber, Buffalo, Mo., Jacob and wife Regina, Hartford, Ark, James and wife Amy, Parsons, Kan. Also surviving are 42 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters: Katie Ann (Dennis) Shetler, Mattie and husband Joe Yoder, sister-in-law Ruby, Mrs. Jr. Miller. He was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Nevin and Yalonda, 1 great-grandson, Kyler, his parents, 3 brothers: Wilson, Menno and Junior and 1 sister: Cleola.
In May 2006, he had a stroke which left him partially paralyzed on his right side. He dealt with that handicap the rest of his life. In July of this year, he was diagnosed with kidney failure and congestive heart failure.
He was faithfully cared for by his wife and family. A special thanks to John and Jeff for their many hours of unselfishly giving of their time in caring for him.
A sincere thank you to the Elite Hospice nurses for their support and care in the last few months.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for the prayers, sympathy and help during this time of sorrow.
Visitation with the family will be available for two days. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville. Family will also receive friends on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Nashville Christian Day School (Mennonite School).
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 at the Mineral Springs Amish Mennonite Church, interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home of Nashville, Ark.
