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JOSEPH MINNICH Obituary

MINNICH, Joseph Age 88, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away August 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Nancy (Harmeson) Minnich, and brother, James. He is survived by daughter, Heather L.; son, Shawn C.; nieces, Susan Nickoson, Nancy Kay Gallant, Susan Tighe; and nephews, Mark T. and Stephen R. Harmeson. He was an Air Force veteran, a graduate of Sinclair Community College and retired from General Motors after 41 years. He was active in the Miami Valley Cross Country Ski Club, and volunteered at Miami Valley Hospital as a clown. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge 729 and the Kettering-Centerville Kiwanis. Donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 13, 2020.

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sue nickoson

September 14, 2020

Uncle Joe was a very caring man. HE loved being a clown and making others laugh. My aunt is very much at peace now with him by her side again. Rest in peace

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