Obituaries
Los Gatos Vietnam War Veteran Had Long Tech Career in Silicon Valley
Los Gatos resident Charles 'Chuck' Richard Biller died Oct. 15, 2013 at the age of 66.
- Deceased's name: Charles "Chuck" Richard Biller
- Age: 66
- Date: Oct. 15, 2013
Emil and Josephine Biller welcomed Charles "Chuck" Richard Biller into their lives on Christmas Eve Dec. 24, 1946 in Redwood City.
His parents moved to Los Gatos where Chuck grew up, roaming the streets of Los Gatos on his bicycles, motorcycles and his Barracuda before graduating from Los Gatos High School.
His brother, Robert Semichy, taught at LGHS walking the halls with Chuck
Chuck was drafted while at West Valley College and served in the U.S. Army.
Returning from Vietnam, he began his career in tech world of Silicon Valley while going to San Jose College.
He met his wife Sharon and was married to her for 43 years.
Robert, their son, was his best friend and "apple" of his eye.
Chuck worked for Apple for 33 years loving the company's growth from the "Apple 1" to the iPad.
His other "apple" was helping with the harvest at family apple farms in Yakima County, WA.
Rest in peace dear husband, brother, father and friend.
—Submitted to Los Gatos Patch by Sharon Biller
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