Arend "Miller" Roskamp

A Video of Miller from 2019 WCF Courier 8 Over 80

Miller Roskamp, 90, of Cedar Falls, passed away at Thuesen Cottage on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, on August 30, 1934, son of Rev. Arend and Tryna (Memmelaar) Roskamp. In 1942, the family moved to the United States and Miller graduated from Titonka High School with the Class of 1952. He entered the Army and was stationed in Tacoma, Washington, serving from May 1954-April 1956. On July 6, 1956, he married Sharon O'Keefe at the Ramsey Reformed Church near Titonka. They settled in Albert Lea where he worked for Sears, but moved to the Cedar Valley when Miller was named Sales Manager for KWWL. He, later, worked successfully in commercial real estate development but his true passion became tireless efforts to raise funds for River Hills School where son, Michael, was a student. Miller was also deeply involved in the community serving on EPI, North Star Systems, Western Home and U.S. Bank boards as well as serving as Past President of the Cedar Falls Foundation.

Miller was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Paul, Bertrand, Helen (Don) and Gresham/Ross.  He is survived by Sharon, his wife of 68 years; children: Lori (David) Nordyke and Michael Danny Roskamp both of Cedar Falls; siblings: Robert (Diane) Roskamp, Diane (Darryl) Saffer and Marica (Brad) Bergie; grandchildren: Clare (Tim) Nordyke-Williams and Christopher Nordyke all of Cedar Falls; sisters-in-law, Wanda, Ruth Roskamp and Donna (Lawrence) Miller; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Miller's Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 25, 2025, with Visitation on Friday from 4:30 – 6:30 pm both at Nazareth Lutheran Church.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please direct Memorials to North Star Community Services , Exceptional Persons, Inc or River Hills School (2700 Grand Blvd, Cedar Falls). Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Miller participated in an Honor Flight in January 2014.  He, Sharon and Michael cruised many times together through the years. Miller was featured as a WCF Courier 8 over 80 in 2019 for his extensive efforts to muster resources for the Special Needs Community.  He wanted to be remembered for his primary goal in life which was to be beneficial to mentally challenged people.  He will be missed by those who knew, respected and loved him.