Kenton Wayne Miller, Iowa City, passed away unexpectedly at his home onSunday, March 10, 2024, of complications from his 16-year battle with Parkinson’sDisease.He was born Oct. 17, 1948, in Iowa City, to Wayne and Audrey (Brenneman)Miller, of rural Wellman. Kenton attended Oakland Schooland graduated from Iowa Mennonite School (Hillcrest Academy). He thenattended Hesston College in Kansas.On Nov. 29, 1969, Kenton married Barbara Kinsinger at First MennoniteChurch in Iowa City. They lived in Lebanon, Oregon until September 1972, whenthey returned to Iowa where Kenton farmed, and they welcomed sons Lucas andAndrew. Kenton also worked for ProGrower Solutions until 2011 and soldpromotional advertising with Western Associates.Kenton was a hard worker yet found time to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs andSt. Louis Cardinals. He also liked history and genealogy and liked knowing whowas related to whom. While a member of West Union Mennonite church, Kentonserved as a Sunday school teacher, youth group sponsor, and an usher.Kenton is survived by his wife: Barb; son: Lucas of Albuquerque; siblings: Dennis(Rosie) Miller and Laurel (Sid) Rowland of Wellman; and special cousin/friend:
Brian Hooley (Wellman).
He was preceded in death by his parents and son: Andrew.There are no definite plans for a service at this time as Kenton didn’t want atraditional funeral or a fuss being made about him. A visitation time will be heldFriday, April 5 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. Afamily time of celebration of his life is planned for the immediate future.Memorial donations will be shared with the Parkinson’s Association and the IowaCity Animal Care & Adoption Center.
