Charles “Pete” R. Miller, age 89, of Elkland, PA passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 28, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Born December 13, 1933 in Knoxville, PA he was a son to the late Robert and Lera (Bates) Miller. Pete was a proud Army veteran, serving as a M1 Armor Crewman from 1954 to 1956 where he toured in Okinawa, Japan. On December 8, 1956 he married June Kay Chilson and they celebrated 66 loving years together before his passing.

Pete was said to be a dedicated hard worker, he enjoyed working at his own company, Miller’s Construction, which he started in 1957. Pete was a member of the Tioga County Honor Guard and a member of the United Church of Nelson, where he was a past elder of the church at one point. He enjoyed being outdoors; working with flowers and stones and feeding the deer and birds. Pete was always as active as he could be and going outside whenever he had the chance. He was very proud of his four boys and all their accomplishments throughout their lives. 

Pete is survived by his loving wife; Kay Miller of Elkland; sons, Shane (Micki) Miller of Guys Mills, PA, Mitch (Theresa) Miller of Nelson, PA, Marty (Peggy Shay) Miller of Nelson, PA and Blaine (Lisa) Miller of Eldred, PA; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Paula and Jeanette; and a few nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by both his parents; brothers, Robert and Jack Miller; and sister, Jane Eldridge.

Family and friends are called to the United Church of Nelson Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:00pm. A celebration of life will be held immediately following at 3:00pm with Pastor Michael Denelsbeck officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Nelson Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made in his honor to the United Church of Nelson at 75 Village Dr, Nelson, PA 16940 or to the Nelson Cemetery at Cemetery Rd, Lawrenceville, PA 16929. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com