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Alvin Jesse Miller

Birth	:	10 Jul 1935 Sharon Center, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Nov 2020
Burial	:	East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5258179, -91.7049484
Description	:	Alvin Jesse Miller was peacefully welcomed to his heavenly home on November 23, 2020. He was born to Cyrus J "C. Jay" and Dinah (Miller) Miller on July 10, 1935 in Sharon Center, Iowa and was a lifelong resident of Kalona, Iowa. He attended grade school at Prairie Dale & Brush #1 in Frytown. After graduating from Iowa Mennonite School in 1954, he married the love of his life, Marianna (Gingerich) on November 18, 1955 and together they raised five children. He and Marianna spent the first two years of their marriage in Grants, New Mexico in Mennonite Voluntary Service.... Read More	Alvin Jesse Miller was peacefully welcomed to his heavenly home on November 23, 2020. He was born to Cyrus J "C. Jay" and Dinah (Miller) Miller on July 10, 1935 in Sharon Center, Iowa and was a lifelong resident of Kalona, Iowa. He attended grade school at Prairie Dale & Brush #1 in Frytown. After graduating from Iowa Mennonite School in 1954, he married the love of his life, Marianna (Gingerich) on November 18, 1955 and together they raised five children. He and Marianna spent the first two years of their marriage in Grants, New Mexico in Mennonite Voluntary Service. Each summer he took his young family camping out West in a station wagon and pop-up camper. He liked attending his children's school, church, and sports events. Later, he and Marianna spent time travelling to visit grandchildren, and with tour groups. Alvin started each morning at his kitchen table with his Bible, a devotional book and a cup of coffee. He was active in East Union Mennonite Church where he taught Sunday School, and was involved with the early years of Crooked Creek Christian Camp. Alvin continued to serve others throughout his life by driving for Pleasantview Home, cleaning the Crowded Closet in Iowa City, going on disaster relief missions with Mennonite Disaster Service, and sponsoring several children. Alvin's first job at age 12 was working at the Frytown gas station Hosty's, where he pumped gas and cleaned windshields. His earnings went to his Pop and the family. He later worked at Paul Brenneman's Chrysler, the Washington County Farm Store in Kalona for 12 years, and Proctor and Gamble in Iowa City for 27 years where he retired in 1995. For several years he repaired tractors as a side job, and later "operated" "Al's Bike Shop" in his garage where he sold and repaired bicycles. He got rather good at table tennis (not "ping pong") and competed regularly with a table tennis club in Iowa City. The same with bicycling long distances with his family, including several rides across Iowa, and the Iowa City Bicycle Club, which culminated in a ride across the U.S. after he retired. He was an active member of the Kalona Optimist Club, and coached little league for a bit. He spent time documenting his family genealogy. Alvin is survived by his wife, Marianna, his children, Alan J. (Kathy Saenz) of Gibsonia, PA, William D. (Kimberly) of The Woodlands, TX, Herb (Kathy) of Maquoketa, IA, Yvonne (Frank Nixon) Miller Nixon of Hammond, LA, and Chad (Annika) of West Lafayette, IN; his grandchildren, Jacob, Michael and Christopher Miller, Benjamin (Kelsey) Miller, Andrew (Elizabeth) Miller, Thomas (Kaylin) Miller, Daniel (Allie) Miller, Isaac (Nicole) Miller, Caleb (Ashley) Miller, Oliver Nixon, Maximilian and Adina Miller; twelve great grandchildren; and his brother Dale (Linda) Miller. He was preceded in death by his Mom and Pop, sisters and brothers-in-laws Mary (Marvin) Yoder, Elnora (Dave) Borntrager, Eldora (Alvin) Flat, Veva (Melvin) Hershberger, Donna Biggerstaff; his nephews and nieces Kathy Herschberger, Marcia (Herschberger) Watkins, Carla (Yoder) Brunk, and Dave Borntrager, Jr. Alvin's immediate family will hold a private graveside service at East Union Mennonite Church.

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Alvin Jesse Miller's memorial is located at: East Union Mennonite Cemetery, Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA.
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Alvin Jesse Miller death on 23 Nov 2020 in
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Latitude: 41.5258179
Longitude: -91.7049484

Family Members:

Parent

Cyrus Jay “C. Jay” Miller

(1905 - 1992)

Dinah Miller Miller

(1910 - 1977)

Siblings

Mary Elizabeth Miller Yoder

(1929 - 2006)

Donna Belle Miller Biggerstaff

(1933 - 1957)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Union Mennonite Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5258179, -91.7049484

2. Peter Miller Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5214005, -91.6813965

3. South Gingerich Mennonite Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5076294, -91.7227936

4. Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5396000, -91.6751000

5. Snider Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4997386, -91.7196131

6. North Gingerich Sharon Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5553017, -91.7024994

7. Sharon Bethel Cemetery
Williamstown, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5558000, -91.7086000

8. Sharon Hill Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4928017, -91.7071991

9. Moses P Miller Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4929610, -91.6960140

10. Haven Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5558080, -91.7320500

11. John Helmuth Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5583870, -91.6764660

12. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5542000, -91.6678000

13. Brenneman Cemetery
Amish, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5166702, -91.7611084

14. Sharon Center Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5543000, -91.6555000

15. Middleburg Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -91.6613998

16. Frytown Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5718000, -91.7355000

17. Sharon Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5402000, -91.6370000

18. Coffman Cemetery
English River Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4889045, -91.7585030

19. Yoder Family Cemetery
Sharon Center, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5666832, -91.6460017

20. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5346170, -91.7884060

21. Eash Cemetery
Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5800018, -91.6519012

22. Graper Farm Cemetery
Iowa City, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5904360, -91.7317740

23. Shiloh Nutmeg Cemetery
Kalona, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581300, -91.7020800

24. Wertz Cemetery
Amish, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5486500, -91.7939000