Charles Joseph Miller ’49

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Chuck died Aug. 13, 2005. He was 81.

He prepared for Princeton at Charleston (W. Va.) High School and served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific theater. At Princeton he majored in economics and graduated with high honors and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was on the 150-pound crew and a member of Theatre Intime and Dial Lodge.

After graduation Chuck earned a law degree at Stanford. After two years of service as a deputy district attorney for the state of California, he went into private practice in the Sacramento area until his retirement. He was active in civic affairs and served as president of a number of organizations, including the Legal Aid Society and the Catholic Youth Organization.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Barbara; a son, Gregory; daughter Lisa Miller Vassios; and three grandchildren. The class extends its deepest sympathy to them in their loss.

The Class of 1949

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