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Miller, Charles E. (1940-2010)

MILLER, COOPER, AVERY, SMITH, LANGHOLZ, ROGERS, LUTES

Posted By: Colleen Ossman (email)
Date: 10/4/2010 at 09:52:24

Ames Tribune, October 2, 2010.

Charles E. “Chuck” Miller, of Story City, died Oct. 2, 2010, at his home in Story City.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Elim Lutheran Church in Randall. The family will greet friends from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the discretion of the family.

Charles E. “Chuck” Miller was born Feb 6, 1940, at Sandusky, Ohio. Chuck received his B.S. in Agribusiness from Michigan State University and he worked as a hog buyer for Hormel for seven years. In 1978, Chuck moved to Conrad, Iowa. On Sept 21, 1990, Chuck was united in marriage to Charlotte Avery Cooper. The couple lived in Randall until recently moving to Story City. Chuck worked in the custodial department for Iowa State University in Ames for 20 years before retiring. He was also a 30-year carrier for the Des Moines Register.

Chuck was a member of Iowa Lions since 1976, beginning with the Albert City Lions Club. He twice served as president of the Conrad Lions and Randall Lions. With Lions, he served in the offices of secretary and treasurer and as District Governor for Lions from 1995 to 1996. He enjoyed domestic and international travels to Lions events including Korea, Halifax and Tucson, to name a few. He was a member of the Board of Trustees for Lions in the state of Iowa.

Chuck was a blood donor since he was 18 years old and he enjoyed his elaborate flower and vegetable gardens. Chuck was active in his church, serving on the church council, as treasurer and as a member of the choir.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Charlotte; his children, Jennifer Miller (Grant) Smith, Dana Bumsted and Michelle Miller; step-children, Becky (Kelly) Langholz, Deb Cooper, Michelle (Kevin) Rogers, Jim Cooper and Bill (Lesa) Cooper; eleven grandchildren, one great-grandson, and his siblings; Curtis Miller, Virginia Lutes and David Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Rachael Miller.

Arrangements are through the Gunderson Funeral Home in Fort Dodge.


 

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