Fredrick Miller

Birth date: Mar 1, 1941 Death date: Sep 12, 2022

Fredrick (Fred) E. Miller, age 81, of Sunrise Beach, MO, died September 12, 2022, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, IA, after a vigorous fight against multiple cancers. Fred was born March 1, 1941, in Marshalltown, IA, to Ra Read Obituary

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Steve Goodhue

201w ago

Tami and first met Fred nearly 30 years ago. I was the Executive Director of the Spencer Area Association of Business & Industry at the time. Fred owned a Pizza Hut in Spencer and was the President of the Ames Chamber of Commerce. Fred approached Tami and me about moving to Ames to become the Executive Director of Ames Chamber of Commerce. We agreed and from that point forward, began to develop a long-standing relationship with Fred & Barb. Fred was a mentor of mine. He was a smart, intelligent and visionary business & community leader. I admired Fred from the day I met him and, learned a great deal from Fred. I treasured the opportunity to work with Fred on many business & community initiatives. Tami and I would not be in Ames today if it were not for Fred and we are forever grateful for the opportunity to know Fred & Barb. With sympathy and respect.

Steve & Tami Goodhue

Darlene Ferguson

202w ago

I met Fred when I was invited to join the Phi Kapppa Theta reunions/events. That group of men have a special bond. It was so evident whenever they would get together. They worked hard growing that Fraternity from almost extinction to a notable House on the University of Kansas campus. My involvement began with bus trips that went to Lawrence for football games that started and ended at The Slate Creek Depot. Laughter, beverages and of course "Loco's Chile" were always present. After the Depot burned down, there were so many reunions at Lawrence. Always a great time. I was privileged to be invited and involved with Fred, Barbara and all the Phi Kapp boys. Nothing but great memories wherever Fred was involved. I truly enjoyed the obituary information because there was so much about Fred that only he knew. He was a humble man with an amazing legacy! He was never one to brag about all his accomplishments. Rest in peace, my special friend.
Darlene Ferguson

John A. Basile

202w ago

One of my wonderful memories from the summer of 1962 was our first class midshipmen cruise on the USS Ranger CVA-60 out of Alameda, CA. Fred and I teamed up with Richard Norfleet. We drove in Richard's 1951 Chevy. In crossing over the continental divide in Colorado, we saw some deep snow in a valley below the highway. So, to have some fun, we parked and ran down to the snow in shirt sleeves being mid-June. After a few minutes of throwing snowballs at each other, we began to be attacked by mosquitos. They were bad, and we ran as fast as we could to the car. Inside all windows became black with a massive amount of those predators. After swatting many in the car, the windshield wipers were needed. Of course, I have many memories of that summer together, and how we quickly ran out of money bar hopping in San Francisco.

We went different directions in the Navy and in life. So, I appreciated the details of life you have included in his obituary. May the Lord bless all of Fred and Barbara's family.
I remain fraternally yours as a Phi Kappa Theta,
John Basile
from the Basilica in Stillwater, NY

Gail Wheaton

202w ago

Fred and my husband, David Wheaton, were squadron mates in VF161. He was in our wedding in San Diego in 1965. It was Fred who gently swatted my behind with his Navy sword as I walked through. Fred and David maintained correspondence over the years and we joined him last September in a special fundraising event in Colorado. Fred and Barb gave our then newborn daughter the Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal she has to this day - 53 years ago!!
Fred is the first friend I called when David fell last year and subsequently died. The guys - Dick Brent, John Dowd, David Wheaton and Fred Miller are together again, sharing and laughing! With deepest and most sincere sympathy, Gail Wheaton

Deb Frye Tjelta

202w ago

I was honored to meet your Dad a few years ago and visit with him. After reading his life story I had no idea he was born in Marshalltown, where I spent my youngest years before moving to Ames. It truly is a small world. I know your loss is great. I am praying for you all. May the memories you hear shared in the coming weeks and months be a balm to your soul as you hear how your Dad touched so many lives.

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