Charles Floyd Miller

Miller, Charles F. “Chuck” OREGON-Charles F. “Chuck” Miller, age 63, of Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare, after surviving 15 years since cancer onset. He was born on Jan. 1, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Walter and Dorothy (Clark) Miller. He grew up in Cleveland and graduated from Collinwood High School. Upon graduating from high school, he worked as a machinist before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Chuck, while stationed at Ft. McCoy as an Air Traffic Controller, met Ann Hargesheimer, an art teacher for Sparta High School. They were married on June 7, 1978, in Winona, Minn. and just recently marked 36 years of marriage. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army he attended Technical College in La Crosse earning his Associate’s degree in computer programming. He then attended Lakeland College where he was awarded his Bachelor’s degree. He has been employed with Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Methodist Hospital in Madison, the Wisconsin Court System, Persoft Company in Madison and most recently, the University of Wisconsin as a Business Analyst for the past 14 years. Chuck so enjoyed his work at the University. If any former colleagues would want to wear UW apparel to highlight his time spent with you, we are sure he would smile on that. Chuck is survived by his wife, Ann; his daughter Katie Miller; his mother, Dorothy Miller; his sister, Linda Miller; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. A Mass of Christian Burial and Memorial will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 1 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, with his brother-in-law, Msgr. Thomas J. Hargesheimer presiding. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., and on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, from Noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the UW Carbone Cancer Center or Agrace HospiceCare. Chuck was a man who truly embodied what he thought to be the meaning of life: helping others. He took every opportunity to do that, always putting aside his own time and tasks in order to fulfill everyone else’s. His laughter, singing and commentary often surrounded us. It will be very quiet now, but time for him to rest. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.