Charles Miller

Charles Samuel Miller, 97 of Clearfield died on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Clearfield Hospital.

He was born on March 23, 1912 in Hegins, a son of the late Charles Elmer and Sadie Angeline (Huntzinger) Miller.

Mr. Miller was a drag line operator for many years, retiring in 1977 from Al Hamilton Coal Company.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield where he served on church council and was also a sexton for 3 years. In addition, he delivered meals on wheels for 13 years.

He is survived by four children,
Shirley R. Keller and husband Charles of Antioch, CA
Barbara A. Pentz and husband Glenn of Grampian
Rev. Charles S. Miller, Jr. and wife Gail Wagner of Chicago, IL
Alyce A. Sutika and husband Andrew of DuBois

11 grandchildren,
Glenn Pentz Jr. and wife Cynthia
Debra Yarger and husband Chris
Charles Keller, Jr. and wife Jenny
Curtis Keller and wife Dawnell
Jennifer Sheckells and husband Stefan
Lara Neary and husband Frank
Shane Pentz and wife Laura
Cynthia Loyd and husband Steve
Bradley Pentz and wife Jessica
Erin Horne and husband David
Kristin Ondrak and husband Christopher

18 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth A. (Kissinger) Miller on August 13, 2007 and whom he wed June 2, 1934 in Pottsville, and four brothers Mark, Ellis, Ray and Ned Miller.

A memorial service will be held at the St. John Lutheran Church on Wednesday at 11 AM with Rev. Matthew C. Holbert officiating. Internment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde at the convenience of the family.

Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 10-11 AM

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Lutheran World Hunger Fund, 8765 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631 or to St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 217 East Pine Street, Clearfield.

The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.