Charles Robert Mutch III, 78, of Fort Gibson, OK passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 22, 1947 in Westfield to Charles and Frances (Riscili) Mutch.
After graduating from Westfield High School in 1965, Charles pursued higher education at Duke University in North Carolina and has since remained a devoted Blue Devil fan. He went on to dedicate more than five decades of his life to health care as a physician assistant before retiring. His commitment to the medical profession extended beyond clinical practice. He was a founding board member of the Northeastern State University Physician Assistant program, helping shape the future of health care education in the Oklahoma and New York regions.
Charles was deeply involved in his communities. Beginning in his high school years, he played drums in a local band called the Stratacasters and held street dances for everyone to enjoy. He was also a DJ for local school dances. Additionally, he was a longtime sports official and an avid golfer. He served on both local and state school boards and was an active member of several civic and faith-based organizations. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskogee, OK and St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. He also contributed his time and leadership to the Knights of Columbus in both communities, serving as a former Grand Knight in Oklahoma. His passion for service extended into the arts in both communities as well; in Oklahoma, he founded both adult and children's community theater programs and served as their director, enriching the cultural life of Muskogee and the surrounding areas. He was also a proud member of the Kiwanis Club and the Westfield Volunteer Fire Department. He was consistently working to improve the lives of those around him through service and outreach.
Charles leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication, compassion, and a profound love for his family and community. His contributions will be remembered by all who had the privilege to know him.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Frances Mutch of Westfield, and Marnie Mutch of Oklahoma; brother-in-law, Brian Edwards; and his son, Daniel Sands. Those left behind to cherish Charles' memory are his loving wife of 27 years, Reeva Mutch; daughters, Dawn (Eric) Jansen, Lynnsi (Dana) Stallcup, Desiree Miller, Dierbourn Mutch and Lorelei (Nathan) Hinkle; many well-loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; six siblings, Sally (Dick) Woiwode, Jan Edwards, Joe (Kay) Mutch, Lisa (Michael) VandeVelde, Tim (Laura Geraci), and Mike (Robbin) Mutch; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service for Charles was held on Tuesday, May 6 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskogee, OK, with Father Bryan Brooks as Celebrant. Nathan Hinkle, Dana Stallcup, John Hamilton, Patrick Walker, Joshua Jansen and Lewis Layton served as pallbearers. There will be visitation on Friday, May 9 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Mason Funeral Home, 37 Clinton Street in Westfield. There will also be a graveside service at St. James Cemetery in Westfield on Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 AM.
The family suggests memorial contributions in Charles' memory be made to the Westfield Volunteer Fire Department.
The family of Charles Robert Mutch has entrusted his care and service to Clifford D. Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson, OK (918-478-2555) and the Mason Funeral Home in Westfield. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com.
