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Leslie Wayne Miller

October 26, 1958 — June 8, 2026

Kalona

Leslie Wayne Miller

Leslie W. Miller, 67, of Kalona, passed from this life on Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home following a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be Friday, June 12, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Fairview Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. Burial will follow at the Peter Miller Cemetery in rural Kalona. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 10 from 1 – 7 PM and Thursday, June 11 from 10 AM to 7 PM at the Sharon Bethel Church in rural Kalona. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Leslie Wayne Miller was born October 26, 1958, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Alvin and Ruby Miller. He was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church. Leslie was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed farming and interacting with people. His grandchildren were very special to him.

Left to mourn is his wife Marie, 10 children: Heidi (Sam) Swartzentruber (OH) , Freeman (Vickie) Miller (IA), Eugene (Megan) Miller (IA), Allen (Fannie) Miller (KS), Hannah (Adam) Hershberger (OH), Kevin Miller (OH), Daniel (Monica) Miller (IA), Rachel (Jeremy) Yoder (KS), Cheyann (Jason) Hershberger (IA), Leslie Miller, Jr. (KS), 29 grandchildren, seven siblings: Mabel Miller (IA), Thomas (Anita) Miller (IA), Herbert (Alma) Miller (OH), Norma Miller (IA), Leon (Lorene) Miller (IN), Delila (Fritz) Frey (IN), and Linda (Ernest) Miller (OK).

Preceding Leslie in death was his wife Edna (Schlabach) Miller on July 31, 2011, his parents and many uncles and aunts.

We want to express our thanks for all the many acts of kindness shown to us during this difficult time. May God Bless each of you.

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Upcoming Services

Visitation

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

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Visitation

Thursday, June 11, 2026

10:00 am - 7:00 pm (Central time)

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Funeral Service

Friday, June 12, 2026

Starts at 9:30 am (Central time)

Fairview Mennonite Church

2605 540th St SW, Kalona, IA 52247

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