Charles Cornelius Miller Jr, 86, of Peshawbestown, passed away Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at the Traverse Manor. Charles was born Jul 28, 1933 in Peshawbestown the son of Charles Sr and Lucille (Pedwaydon) Miller.
Chuck grew up in Peshawbestown and later served in the US Army, seeing service during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Eagle Town Post 120. In 2018, he was honored to be part of an Honor Flight to Washington DC to attend events and visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
After his military service, Chuck spent a lifetime driving trucks and buses. He drove out of Milwaukee, WI, out of AZ, and lastly for the City of Detroit.
Chuck was charismatic, possessing a silly sense of humor, and he loved people. He loved to sing, especially Jim Reeves songs. He was happy, generous, caring and wise in his counsel.
Chuck attended St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church of Peshawbestown during Sunday mornings, and later that same day he would attend services at the Indian Mission Church of Northport.
He was known as a charmer at the Traverse Manor, and those who got to know him grew to be his friends. The family expresses their deepest thanks to Deanne Sinclair-Parker for the wonderful care of our dearest Chuck.
Chuck is survived by his three children, Michael Miller, Larry Miller, and Tammy Miller-Rose; his siblings, Ralph "Doc" Miller, Glen "Butch" Miller, Phyllis Wanageshik, Douglas (Diana) Chippewa and Gail (Omero) Manzano; several grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents; his first wife, Deloris Miller; his second wife, Josephine Miller; a daughter, Sheryl Miller; a grandson, John Rose; a brother, Edward "Deuce" Miller; and two siblings in infancy, Florine and Henry Miller.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm on Wed, Jan 29, with the rosary to be prayed at 7 pm, at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. The funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thu, Jan 30, also at the funeral home. Burial in St. Kateri Tekakwitha Cemetery will be held in the spring.
