March 29, 2024

Robert Miller

Corning

Robert Miller, 52, of Corning died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., in Corning with Larry Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Oakland Cemetery at Quincy in rural Corning. Visitation with family present will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed in Robert's name, to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Robert William Miller, son of Charles Richard and Phyllis Jean (Gentle) Miller, was born Oct. 28, 1963, in Creston. He graduated from Corning High School with the class of 1983.

Robert farmed with his dad until his father passed away. Robert continued by raising a few calves. He worked at the “north gate” at Adams County Speedway for many years and also mowed several lawns. Robert was a trustee for Quincy Township.

Robert is survived by his mother Phyllis of Corning; sisters, Deb Huber of Des Moines and Jackie Miller (significant other Dean Dawson) of Mingo; brother Randy Miller of Waukee; aunts, Carol Nolte and Mary Olive, both of Corning; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his father on Jan. 1, 2011, and brother-in-law Randall Miller.