Charles H. Miller, 86 of Orangeville, IL passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday July 8, 2023 in Monroe, WI. He was born on July 15, 1936 in Freeport, IL to Ivan and Louise (Noe) Miller. He married Sarah Brookover on September 4, 1964 in Freeport, IL and together they raised two daughters.

He was a proud US Army Vet who served in Germany doing various transportation jobs. For many years he worked for Dixon Labors Union at Rockford Blacktop. In winter months he would substitute as a bus driver for Orangeville School District. Charles enjoyed fishing at Crystal Lake, WI and bird watching. He volunteered with the Freeport Park District at Oakdale to help with various events. He loved working in his garden, he especially loved tending to his asparagus and other vegetables. Charles also loved coon hunting with his dogs.

Charles is survived by his wife Sarah of Orangeville; two daughters- Jodi (Mike) Jensen of Orangeville, Jackie (Rick) Wehrenberg of Freeport; six grandchildren- Kristine (Major) Rood, Katie Baker, Nick Jensen, Chris (Nikki) Jensen, Derek (Mary Rose) Wehrenberg, and Rebecca  Wehrenberg; three great grandchildren- Rome Rood, Emmalyn Baker, Oliver Paul Wehrenberg; one sister- Carol Fluegel of Dakota; sister-in-law- Nancy Miller; brother-in-law- Alvie Myers; numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother- Roger Miller; two sisters- Lois Myers and Joan (Willard) Buntjer.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday July 14, 2023, at The Ville Golf (Brush Creek Golf Course) in Orangeville, IL with a luncheon to follow.

Pastor Roger Bronkema will be officiating the services.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

In Lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his memory for Pleasant View Nursing Home and the Orangeville Fire Department.