Animals Pets 08
Official Obituary of

Elaine Ann Miller

August 30, 1941 ~ June 14, 2024 (age 82) 82 Years Old

Elaine Miller Obituary

Elaine Miller, 82, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, June 14, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

Elaine Ann Petersen was born August 30, 1941, in Davenport, Iowa, to the late Emil and Matilda (Oehlrich) Petersen. She graduated from Wheatland High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Charles Miller on May 23, 1964, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. The couple resided East of Delmar, in a house that Charles built, where they raised their 4 children. Elaine later worked at Wal-Mart in Maquoketa for 20 years. Charles preceded her in death in 2021.

Elaine enjoyed playing cards and going to auctions with Charles. She loved cats and collecting penguins.  She also enjoyed activities with her girlfriends, especially garage sales, bus trips, and going out to eat.

She is survived by her children, Diane (Mike Holmes) Wilhelm of Delmar, Scott (Leslee) Miller of Mankato, Minnesota, Rita (Dennis) Mueggenberg of Elkhart, Sarah (Daniel Wells) Miller of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Brian Wilhelm, and Erik (Jessica) Wilhelm, Alexandra, Megan, and Luke Mueggenberg; many great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, William (Wanda) Miller of Ankeny; a niece and nephew.

A private family service will be held. Elaine will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Delmar.

Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elaine Ann Miller, please visit our floral store.


Services

Private Service

SHARE OBITUARY

© 2026 Schultz Funeral Homes. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility