Gregory Miller

Gregory A. Miller, 73, of Marshalltown, formerly of Ottumwa, passed away early Thursday morning, December 9, 2021, at the Iowa Veterans Home.  To honor Greg and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be given by the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be directed to his family for a later designation. His family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. For further information or to leave Greg’s family a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Born on February 24, 1948 in Marshalltown, Greg was the son of Vernon and Betty (Lapham) Miller. He grew up in Ottumwa and graduated from the Ottumwa High School with the Class of 1966. He attended Kirksville Teachers College for one year before enlisting in the United States Navy where he faithfully served from 1968 – 1971 during the Vietnam Conflict before being honorably discharged. Upon returning home, Greg had worked at John Deere Company in Ottumwa for a short time before becoming involved as a self-employed carpenter. In his leisure time, Greg enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodcarving and, of course, carpentry. Survivors include his brother, Roger (Nancy) Miller; his sister, Sherry Ann McCunn and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents and his brother, Terry.