Rev. Steven Miles

Rev. Steven D Miles, 66, a resident of Manitowoc, Wis., finished his life on earth Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, with his wife at his side, following a two-year illness.
He was born Aug. 9, 1950, in Mondovi, to Edith Miles and the late Dudee Miles. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1968 and married Phyllis Eytzen in August 1971.After earning his BA in Pastoral Studies from North Central Bible College, he pastored Assemblies of God churches in Ironwood Mich., Fairmont, Minn. and Manitowoc, Wis. He later established LifeChoice Ministries. He created and produced two stage plays. One, The Resurrection Celebration, was performed during the Easter season for 27 years, many of them at the Manitowoc Capitol Civic Centre. He authored two books and developed a board game. His hobbies were hunting and fishing with his dad.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; four sons and three daughters, Wesley (Amy) Miles, Wis., Carmen (Jimmy) Chase, N.C., Christa (Daniel) Leonard, Minn., Justin (Kristina) Miles, Minn., Daniel (Alison) Miles, Minn., Stephanie Miles, Wis., Kevin Miles and fiancée Natalie Heggen, Minn.; 19 grandchildren; his mother, Edith of Eau Claire; siblings Roy, Jim, Sherry Mohr and Susie Bohrer.
A memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 15, at Lighthouse Church Family in Two Rivers, Wis. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated. A portion of the proceeds will be used to further his life works.
Deja Martin Funeral Chapels in Two Rivers, Wis. assisted the family.