Rodney E. Miller

Rodney Edward Miller, one of three sons of George Edward and Viva Pauline Alice (Benedict) Miller, was born July 13, 1948 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Rodney grew up in the Silver City, Iowa area and attended schools in Silver City and Treynor. He graduated from Treynor High School in 1966 and received his Bachelor of Science from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. Rodney then received his architectural degree from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.

Rodney practiced his profession for approximately 20 years at architectural firms in the Omaha, Nebraska area. He was later employed by Western Heritage Museum and Grace University, both located in Omaha. He also shared in the George Miller Farms Corporation with his family.

Rodney was a chaplain's assistant in the Nebraska Army National Guard for 20 years and a member of the former Silver City Baptist Church.

Rodney pursued his interests in antiques, art and history throughout his life. He was a compassionate and caring son, a good pal to his brothers, and beloved by all who knew him.

Rodney passed away on February 9, 2008 at the family farm near Silver City, following an extended illness. He was 59 years, 6 months and 21 days old and was preceded in death by his father, George Miller.

Rodney is survived by his fiancA(c)e, Kathy Bradley of Omaha, Nebraska; his mother, Viva Miller of Silver City, Iowa; his brothers, Dennis Miller and his wife Laura, and Richard Miller and his wife Ruth, all of Silver City; five nephews, one niece, two grandnieces; and many friends.

Interment in Silver City Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to Silver City American Legion or Silver City Fire and Rescue.