David L. Miller

David Lawrence Miller, 83, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 P.M. Friday, October 30, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Fr. Michael Erpelding officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family requests all attendees to wear a mask and practice social distancing. A private burial will be held Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

David was born January 2, 1937 in Sioux City to Kenneth West and Elva Jane (Conley) Miller. He was a proud graduate of Heelan High School. On November 30, 1957, he married Jill Diane Renner in Sioux City. Together, they raised five children. Jill preceded David in death on September 10, 2006. David worked for Wells Blue Bunny, sold real estate, and owned and operated David Miller Construction for the last 35 years.

David was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was active in Boy Scouts, serving as the leader of Troop 210. He was also the captain for his Woodbury County voting precinct. He taught classes at the Senior Center.

David was an adventurer; he soloed an airplane, parachuted, and tried mountain climbing and scuba diving. In his later years, he learned piano and was a talented woodcarver. He loved the outdoors; his family has happy memories of camping, fishing, boating, and waterskiing. David would do anything for his children and grandchildren. He generously donated organs and tissue following his passing.

Those left to honor his memory are his children Julaine (Wes) Olson of Ottumwa, IA, John Miller, Delyn Struss, Chris (Donnie) Purcell, Gary (Kelli) Miller, all of Sioux City; grandchildren William, Morgan, Ben, Cy, Sarah, Christopher, Reese, Spencer, Dalton, Taylor, Wrenn; 9 great grandchildren; brothers Bill, Gene, Paul; sister Wavie Gregg; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and 5 siblings.

Memorials in David’s name may be made to the Siouxland Center for Active Generations, located at 313 Cook Street, Sioux City, IA 51103.