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Charles R. "Chuck" Miller

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RACINE - Charles R. 'Chuck' Miller, 49, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Chuck was born in Milwaukee August 16, 1959, son of Robert F. and Clarice M. (nee: Roberts) Miller. On September 29, 1990, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Dana J. Hayek. Chuck was a graduate of Case High School "Class of 1977." He was employed for many years as a Journeyman Carpenter. Chuck loved the outdoors, including fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family and friends and he will be deeply missed. Survivors include his wife, Dana; his parents, Robert and Clarice Miller of Racine; brothers and sisters, James (Mary Jo) Miller of Howard, Richard (Michelle) Miller of Franksville, Mary Beth (Marc) Lipari of Austin, Minn., Maureen (Mike) Domanico of Middleton; 16 nieces and nephews, Kaitlin, Sarah, Tara, David, Drake, Robby, Destiny, Tony, Megan, Nicole, Nicholas, Lauren, Steven, Brittany, Natasha, and Ryan; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Mary Hayek of Racine; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Walter (Cheryl) Hayek, Shelly (Jeff) Hanson, all of Racine; other relatives and many dear friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street, Friday, August 14, 2009, 11 a.m. with Rev. William J. Dietzler officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888 www.meredithfueralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 11, 2009.

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Mona Hellesen

August 17, 2009

Dana,Bobby and Claire,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom Danehy

August 14, 2009

Dana, Bobby and Claire,
I'm so sorry to hear this news. What a great cousin Chuck was. My favorite summers as a kid were those when I went to Racine or Chuck and y'all came East. Chuck had such great senses of humor and fun. He always lit up the room. My condolences and thoughts are with you and the family.
Tom Danehy [email protected]

Kevin Parise

August 14, 2009

What a great friend! I will never forget the good times in Calumet, Crivitz,and Brewers games.Chuck could always make you laugh.I havent seen him in over 20 years after I joined the USAF and moved out of state;but we had great memories!My condolences to Dana, Rich and all other family and friends.Im sorry I cant attend the service. Kevin [Wingnut]Parise [email protected]

August 14, 2009

Dana and family -
We are very sad for all of you. Chuck was a "one of a kind" - we have great memories of him - his laugh, his great sense of humor and of course his talents - the remodleing he did for us is AWESOME! What a great carpenter. Hugs and prayers to all of you. Scott and Val Fosbinder (Lee)

Dawn Johnson

August 13, 2009

Dana,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Chuck was a very nice neighbor, always willing to help and he loved his hunting, fishing, and he loved to snowblow. Think it became a hobby of his once he got his new snowblower. He sure liked it alot. And I always stopped by to ask him what was for dinner as he slaved away cooking dinner for Dana on his grill on the back porch....and it always smelled soooo good. He was funny, always had a story to tell....and when Bailey would come over to visit and play, the next thing you would hear would be his voice calling her to come home. He will be truly missed, great guy, great neighbor as well a great husband... He will be truly missed. I will always remember his smiling face as he would always stop to say Hi and call out my name "Hey neighbor lady!" It would make me giggle. He was a hoot!!!

Mary Jo Kroes

August 13, 2009

Dana,
I am so sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you and your family during this difficult time. Please know I will be thinking of you.

August 12, 2009

Dana,
May the love of friends and family carry you through these times. Chuck was a great guy and will be deeply missed. Know that Sue and I are there for you in anything you need.

Denise and Sue

JoAnn Kothbauer

August 11, 2009

Dana,
Remembering you at this time and all the fond memories of Chuck when we lived on Newman Road. He was always glad to help when we needed him. Love you.
JoAnn and Harry/Butch (JoAnn's mother)

August 11, 2009

Dana and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Doug and Jill Fosnow

Don & Mary Evje

August 11, 2009

Our hearts are very heavy knowing that Chuck has left this world. Stories of all the good times with him will remain cherished memories for both of us and our kids. We know that whenever we look into the night sky, he will be the brightest star that shines from above.
With sympathy and love,
Don & Mary Evje and family

JoAnn Dunk

August 11, 2009

Dana and Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this most difficult of times. We remember Chuck fondly, and always thought you were a great couple. You are in our prayers,

Lisa Muench

August 11, 2009

Dana, I am so sorry for your loss. Chuck had the biggest heart out of anyone I know. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness.

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