Nila C. Miller

Nila Charlotte Miller, age 90, of Storm Lake, Iowa was lifted gently into the care of her Lord on October 28, 2022 at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Riverside Evangelical Free Church in Linn Grove, Iowa. Burial will be in the Barnes Township Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the CHURCH. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of arrangements. Nila was born June 3, 1932 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa to Albert (Bud) and Della Meyer. She began her education in Sioux Rapids, attended Jr. High in Albert City and graduated in 1950 from Marathon. Nila was the middle of a family of five siblings that was rich with love all working together. Nila was baptized in the Marathon Methodist Church and was a lifetime member. She taught Sunday School and Bible School at a young age. She enjoyed UMW, young adult groups and missions. Nila married Rodney Miller August 23, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Marathon, Iowa. They started their 49 years of marriage in Marathon moving to a farm in 1955 where they were blessed with two sons: Randal born in 1955 and Corwin in 1956. Throughout the years the family farmed in multiple communities including Webb, Ruthven, and Aurelia and eventually moved to their home in Aurelia. They were devastated when son Randy passed away in June 1999 and Rodney joined him passing away in July 1999. Nila worked in the Post Office and Dress Shop in Spencer, later taking college classes to fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher. For 23 years, 1969 - 1994 Nila was a Head Start teacher, after which she became Director/teacher with Mustard Seed Preschool in Aurelia retiring in 2010. Nila enjoyed cooking and sharing dinners and goodies with others. She also enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and Friendship Club. There were many happy family times with siblings. Nila loved her daughters-in-law and two grandsons and three great grandchildren. In 2013, Nila moved to a condo in Storm Lake, there she made many new friends and was close to her sisters. Preceding Nila in death include husband: Rodney; son: Randy; parents: Bud and Della Meyer; parents-in-law: Peter and Mae Miller; brother: Bill (Charlotte) Meyer; sister: Marlyss (Bill) Bryant; and brother-in-law: Glen Carlson. Nila is survived by her son: Corwin (Nancy) Miller; daughter-in-law: Pat Miller; grandsons: Andy (Lori) Miller; Tyler Miller; great grandchildren: MacKenzie, Kennedy and Evan Miller; sisters: Nola Carlson; Laura (Marlin) Weier; and many nieces and nephews.

Nila C. Miller

June 3, 1932 - October 28, 2022