Peggy Joy Miller

September 13, 1938 - November 3, 2019

Peggy Miller, age 81, of Ames, Iowa and formerly of Storm Lake, Iowa died November 3, 2019 in Ames. Memorial services will take place Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will be at a later date in the Kiron Cemetery in Kiron, Iowa. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Peggy Joy Swanson was born on September 13, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska to Wayne and Elaine (Eaton) Swanson. She was raised in the Methodist faith with her two brothers, David and Alvin Swanson. As a family they moved to the Storm Lake area in 1947. Peggy graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1955. On March 31, 1957, Peggy was united in marriage to Don Mimnaugh. Together, they were blessed with three children: Steven, Lisa, and Laura. Don later passed away. On June 14, 1971, Peggy was united in marriage to Kenneth Miller. Together, they were blessed with one child, Corey. Peggy enjoyed quilting, reading, music, Old Alfred Hitchcock movies, and meeting new people. Family was important to Peggy and she treasured being able to spend time with them. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Steven (Tina) Mimnaugh of Ames, Iowa; Lisa (David) Carlson of Sebastian, Florida; Corey (Tammy) Miller of Alta, Iowa; grandchildren: Dustin Mimnaugh, Bryce Mimnaugh, Sara Mimnaugh, Maleah (Matt) Norris, Hanna (Calvin) DeBlauw, Crystal Hall, Chas (Chelsea) Carlson, and Dylan Miller; nine great grandchildren; brothers: David (Joan) Swanson; Alvin Swanson; extended family and friends. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Don Mimnaugh; daughter, Laura Mimnaugh; and parents, Wayne and Elaine Swanson.