Steven Charles "Chuck" Miller

Steven Charles “Chuck” Miller, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his home, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

He was born September 2, 1956, in Rushville, the son of Jarold W. and Patricia (Cole) Miller.  On August 1, 1976, he married his wife of 47 years, Kathleen Smith, and she survives.

In addition to “Kathy”, Chuck is survived by his son, Jeremy W. Miller (Angela) daughter Tiffany Wilson (Ed).  Grandchildren: Jacen Lands (fiancé Molly Seed), Jaxson W. Miller (fiancé, Maia Harris) Gracie Mae Miller, Steven Wilson, Lorelei Wilson and great grandchild; Tycen Lands. 

He also leaves siblings; Bob W. Miller (Peggy), Mickey Beck (Rev. Mike Beck), Bruce Miller (Karen) and Leesa Sanidas (Tim).  He was “favorite” uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother David Miller (Rita) and sister; Ruth Ann Miller.

Chuck had a passion for farming.  From the time he was old enough to climb up and reach the tractor pedals, he was helping his brother Bob on the farm.  After graduating from Triton Central in 1974 he went to work for a dairy farmer in Clayton, Indiana, before moving back to Shelby County where he farmed with Tom and Pauline Meloy. One of Chuck’s greatest joys in life was farming with Jeremy and Jaxson, who are carrying on the legacy today.

In 1987 Chuck started driving bus for Triton Schools. Chuck ended up driving nearly every bus trip to events that his children had over the years, from marching band and show choir competitions to football and basketball games, he was always there.  That part time job grew in to the position of Director of Maintenance, where he was blessed to go everyday and work with his best friends, for a school system he loved.

He enjoyed playing tuba in the Shelby County Community Band and the Dixie Cats Dixie Band.  He loved his trips to Myrtle Beach with his brothers and golf buddies, and cruises with his work friends. He was Kathy’s biggest fan, attending as many of her musical productions as he could and always willing to “stay with the kids” so she could take a gig. He was a selfless, loving, kind husband, father, brother and friend.  He truly was one of the “good guys.”

He was a 50+ year member of New Life United Methodist Church where he served in many roles, from Sunday School teacher to sound man to Trustee. He was a man of God and an example to many.

Visitation will be from 10am to 2pm, Saturday January 13, 2024, at the Triton Central High School Gymnasium, 4774 W  600 N, in Fairland.

A Celebration of Life Service will follow the visitation at 2pm. The service will be livestreamed at the following link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIMg5V4gwXs

Interment will be at London Cemetery in Shelby County.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the “Chuck Miller Scholarship Fund” or to “Our Hospice of South Central IN”  in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared with Chuck’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.