Donlea Francis Miller, Jr., age 58, of Princeton, IA, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City.
According to his wishes his body was cremated. Memorial service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Central Baptist Church, Moline. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Moline is assisting the family.
Donlea was born July 18, 1952 in Muscatine, IA the son of Donlea Francis and Rose Mary House Miller, Sr. He married Gladys P. Albertson on July 31, 1976 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Davenport. They divorced in 2000.
Donlea worked as a material handler for the Moline Dispatch. He enjoyed NASCAR, model cars, and was a stock car driver for Gerald Coon. Donlea was loved by his family and many friends. He will be especially missed by his nieces and nephews.
SURVIVORS
Daughter Dawn Fuller Moline
Grandchildren Michael Fuller
Katlyn Fuller
Kawliga Hay
Evianna Hay
Siblings Twin brother John (Yvonne) Miller Centerville, IA
Rose (Jerry) Salman Grand Junction, CO
½ Siblings Kenneth (Marsha) Miller Springfield, MO
Allen (Darla) Miller Galva, IL
Steven (Judy) Miller Milan
Dale David Miller Port Byron
Lynn Miller Davenport
Step brother Mark Manchester Kewanee
Step mother WandaLee Bishop Toulon, IL
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Cheryl Ross.
Online condolences may be expressed to Donlea's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Saturday, June 18th, 2011, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Central Baptist Church
Service Details
Saturday, June 18th, 2011, 2:00pm, Central Baptist Church