Creighton Charles Miller

Creighton Charles Miller, age 86, passed away Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, in Tabor, Iowa.

Creighton was born on the family farm in Keg Creek Township on July 18th, 1926, to Frederick and Marie (Fahrenkrug) Miller and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Johnk on September 25th, 1949. Creighton was a longtime farmer in rural Henderson, Iowa, before moving to Council Bluffs in 1995. His many accomplishments include, former Mills County Supervisor, 4-H leader, rural youth group and members of St. John's Lutheran Church in Hastings, Iowa, where he served on the church council and while in Council Bluffs a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Fred Miller; and great grandson, Devin Michael Carr.

Survivors include his loving family, wife of almost 64 years, Marjorie, of Tabor, Iowa; daughters, Jane Burchett and husband, Mike, of Henderson, Iowa and Sue Davis and husband, Brad, of Randolph, Iowa; 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; brother, Gene Miller and wife, Joyce, of Omaha, Neb.

Visitation with the family Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Funeral service Monday, 10:30 a.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church, 56042 340th Street, Hastings, Iowa, followed by a luncheon at the church. Interment Monday, 2 p.m., at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Council Bluffs. Family and friends to meet at cemetery. Family will direct memorials.


This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.