Charles "Red" Miller
September 13, 2013
Charles “Red” Miller, of Indianola, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013 at Unity Point Methodist in Des Moines. Chuck was born on July 22, 1931 in Numa, Iowa to Charles and Bessie (Carter) Miller.
Chuck served proudly in the U.S. Army. He retired after 30 plus years with the Rock Island Railroad. Chuck was also a 50 year Mason. He loved his family and his friends.
Chuck leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Dee; children, daughters, Sandy (Joe) Oatts and Sherri “Sam” Miller; his son, Mike (Annette) Miller; his special niece, Pam Hill; grandchildren, Jenifer, Shayne, Tiffany and Matthew; eight great-grandchildren; his loyal companion, Tex; and other extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Albert and his sister, Frances.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Family will greet friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16 at the funeral home. There will be a private family inurnment at Sunset Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the ARL, Animal Rescue League.
The family would like to extend a thank you and appreciation to those at Powell III Methodist, Veteran’s Hospital and Chuck’s Rock Island Railroad family for all the kindness and care they have been shown.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Wayne & Lyn Neely
09/17/2013
From the first day we meet Red & yourself (Dee) in Texas. We were treated like family by the both of you. Red will be remember well. And to let you know that we are here for you if you need anything done it Texas, please let use know.
We love you both even tho we don't see much of you anymore, which is our fault. Please Dee anything at all
Al & Doris Taber
09/16/2013
Dee and family we are so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. We will miss him riding the golf cart with his dog around the park in Alamo.
You are in our prayers.
Doris & Al
Ed & Pat Sparks
09/16/2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Know Chuck the Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend will be greatly missed!
Jennifer
09/16/2013
I am sorry to hear about the loss of a great guy. Chuck will be missed by all of us. Hugs all around.
Mary Bixby
09/16/2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always the month I spent with you two and my folks in Texas. He was a really great guy. Thoughts and prayers for you all. ((((HUGS))))
Ladonna
09/16/2013
So sorry for your loss.We love you Miller and you will be dearly missed.Your soft spoken ways that where so darn funny.Prayers for strength to the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Gillihan
09/15/2013
Mike we are sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts are with you. Give me a call sometime so we can get together. Went to your house one weekend then remembered I didn't know which house was yours. 971-5757