Charles F "Charlie" Miller, age 87, of Hegins, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on Friday, October 9, 1936, in Jonestown, a son of the late Claude L Miller and the late Anna C (Light) Miller.

Charlie served in the US Army, twice!.

He was the owner of Bear Creek Construction, prior to his retirement.

He was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Hegins.

He was also a member of Fand AM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View and the Valley View Gun Club.

Charlie enjoyed auto racing, hockey, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tara Lynn Gusti, three brothers, Claude Miller, John Miller, and George "Cook" Miller, and two sisters, Ruth Risser and Maryanna Fansler.

He is survived by his wife Patricia A (Donten) Miller, to whom he was married for 52 years.

He is also survived by a daughter, Lisa M Schiaffo and her husband Tony of Hegins; a son, Scott A Miller and his wife Stephanie of Grantville; five grandchildren, Kasie Gass, Buster Gusti, Scotty Miller, Kirsten Elliott, and Chas Miller; six great-grandchildren, Chandler, Brayden, Charley, Frank, Hope, and Cheyenne; and several nieces and nephews.

Services with military honors will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 2:30 pm, with Rev. Lee Diefenderfer officiating. Those attending the service should meet in the parking lot of Snitz Creek Restaurant, 1805 Fisher Ave, Annville PA 17003 at 2:15 pm.

Memorial contributions can be made to Friedens Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 375, Hegins, PA 17938.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .