George Oliver Miller

October 27, 1921- October 4, 2018
George Oliver Miller, 96, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha.
He was born October 27, 1921, in Wadena to Adrian Lewis and Eva (Spore) Miller.
He was united in marriage to Marjorie Ann Berse on November 26, 1940. One son was born to this union. He served in the United States Army. George was the barber in Volga from 1948, retiring in 1999. He also drove school bus for Central Community Schools, Elkader from 1956-1989.
He was a member of the American Legion, enjoyed playing blackjack, pool, bowling and dancing. Making wine was a favorite pastime.
Survivors include his son Jackie and his wife Sheila of Marion; three granddaughters, Tina (Brian) Kerslake of Central City, Stacie (Mike) Coomes of Slater, and Orlinda Robertson of Des Moines; five great-grandchildren, Jonathan (Sarah) Lochner, Joshua (Mikaela) Kerslake, Ashley Kerslake, Jared Coomes and Brandon Coomes; one great-great-granddaughter, Sophie Lochner; brother, Adrian L. Miller, and many friends.
George was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marjorie, in August of 2002, and two sisters, Ada Garner and Mary Squire.
Visitation was from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Monday, October 8, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Volga. There was a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 8, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Volga, with Rev. John Haugen as celebrant. Interment was at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Volga
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Elkader assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left with www.graufuneralhomes.com