Michael Stephen Miller, 48, of Maxwell died at his home Friday, October 22, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was diagnosed as having a rare form of kidney cancer a year ago. Mike was born February 24, 1962 in Lansing, Michigan to Martin and Marsha (Stephenson) Miller. He graduated from Ames High School in 1981, Lincoln Technical Institute in 1983, and from the Police Academy in 1992. He was united in marriage to Roxanne Caple on October 30, 2001. Mike was a Deputy Sheriff of Story County for 20 years who loved his work. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, his home in the country, looking for artifacts in the creek, his dogs, and his family and friends. Mike was respected and beloved by all who knew him. He was a member of the Maxwell United Methodist Church, the Iowa Sheriffs Association; Iowa Crime Prevention Association where he served as president, and the Ames Moose. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne, of Maxwell; three sons: Stephen (Sarah) Miller of Ames, IA, Justin Gerlach of Nevada, IA, Brent Gerlach of Maxwell, IA; two daughters: Amanda Miller of Ames, IA, Alison (Trenton) Harrison of Charlotte, NC; four grandchildren: Reagen Miller, Jackson Miller, Madison Gerlach, Jordan Gerlach; his father and mother: Martin and Marsha Miller of Ames, IA; and three sisters: Lisa Miller Zenger of Ames, IA, Sharon (Bobby) Smith of Bradley Beach, NJ; and Amy (Paul) Gauthier of Fishers, IN. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday at the Maxwell United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Peoria Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be open at the Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada beginning at 2:00 PM Monday. The family will be present to greet guests from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Monday. A prayer service will follow visitation. Memorials may be made to the Mike Miller Scholarship Fund.