Charlie Miller

Charlie Miller ObituaryVisit the Pfeifer-Woodyard Funeral & Cremation Services - Reynoldsburg website to view the full obituary.Charles John Miller III, age 77, affectionately known as Charlie and Chuck, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.Charlie was born on July 27, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charles and Helen (Coffey) Miller Jr. After graduating from Cardinal O'Hare High School in June 1966, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy.During his service, Charlie worked on the Air & Rescue Crew aboard the USS Wasp and USS Essex, where he earned his place to serve in the Navy Military Honor Guard. Before his honorable discharge in 1969, he met his future wife Judith Dwyer, on a blind date in Newport Beach the Second (Sachuest) in Middletown, Rhode Island.Charlie married the love of his life in September 1970, and they began their new chapter as husband & wife. Charlie worked for Kraft General Foods, a career that took him to Maryland, Delaware, Illinois and ultimately Ohio. Before retiring, Charlie followed his heart, earning his Master's Degree in Theology and entering the Deacon Formation program. Becoming an ordained Deacon in November 2008 was a very proud accomplishment that led to his 2nd vocation at Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, formerly known as Pope John XXIII, where he served actively until 2022. Charlie was never one to sit still; he served as Parish Administrator for St. Pius X for seven years. He was an invaluable leader in three parish's RCIA/OCIA programs, a proud member of the Knights of Columbus and a very enthusiastic youth sports coach in his earlier years.Charlie was a good man who left a lasting impression in every conversation. He could always be found rooting on his Philadelphia teams or sharing a classic dad joke, and he especially loved hearing his grandchildren call him "Papa."He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, especially by his adoring wife, Judith; his children, Patricia (Eric) Strohm, Colleen (Kenny) Layne, Brian (Sarah) Miller; grandchildren, Matthew, Caitlyn, William, Jackson and Archer; siblings, Helen (Gerry) Plourde; Ed (Rosemary) Miller. In addition to his parents, Charles and Helen, Charlie is preceded in death by his brother, John.His family would like to welcome relatives and friends for calling hours, Monday, March 16, from 6pm to 8pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Rd. Reynoldsburg, Ohio; and a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, March 17th,10am at church, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 11539 National Rd. SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062. Military honors to be observed at graveside. Family would like to invite all who can attend for a luncheon back at St. Pius X. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Diaconate Charity Fund, c/o the Office of the Diaconate or to St. Pius X. in Charles's name. Pfeifer Woodyard Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.Read The Full ObituaryTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.