Charles Robert Mutch III

Charles Robert Mutch III, 78, of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 22, 1947, in Westfield, New York, to Charles and Frances (Riscile) Mutch. After graduating from high school, Charles pursued higher education at Duke University in North Carolina. He went on to dedicate more than five decades of his life to healthcare 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 healthcare education in the region. Charles was deeply involved in his community. He served on both local and state school boards and was an active member of several civic and faith-based organizations. As a devoted parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskogee, he also contributed his time and leadership to the Knights of Columbus, where he served as a former Grand Knight. His passion for service extended into the arts as well; 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, 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; Joan Marie Taylor; Marnie Mutch; and Daniel Sands. Those left behind to cherish Charles’ memory are his loving wife of 27 years, Reeva Mutch; daughters, Dawn Jansen and husband Eric; Lynnsi Stallcup and Dana, Desiree Miller, Dierborn Mutch, and Lorelei Hinkle and husband Nathan; grandchildren, Joshua and Lauren Jansen, Tyler and Renee Jansen-Brown, Michael and Brittany Jansen, Paige Jansen and Nick Johnson, Deana Mutch and Keisha Curry, Ambir Reardon and Steve Kelly, Darrin and Sophia Lehman, Jarod and Nancie Stallcup, Brice Stallcup, Nolan Stallcup, Sean Miller, Marnie Miller, Nathan Bird, Archer Bird, Kamber Bird, Nealei Hinkle, Stetson Hinkle, and Aubrye Sands; great grandchildren, Lila, Norah, Mason, Sa’Miyah, Derrick Ky’Shawn, Lorenzo, Amarri, Araya, Antonio, and Charles; extended family; and many friends. A service for Charles will be 2PM, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskogee with Father Bryan Brooks, Celebrant. Nathan Hinkle, Dana Stallcup, John Hamilton, Patrick Walker, Joshua Jansen, and Lewis Layton will serve as pallbearers. There will also be another celebration of Charles’ life in his hometown of Westfield, New York with interment at Saint James Cemetery at a later date. The family of Charles Robert Mutch has entrusted his care and service to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Charles Robert Mutch III

March 22, 1947 - April 30, 2025