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1940
DIED
2018
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Donald Minch Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 45 years, Janice Randall Minch, and his older brother Harry E. Minch.
He is sadly missed by his sister, Evelyn Minch (Toshiro Nakamura), his uncle, Ed Minch (Mary), his nephews, Steve Eagley, (Jen), and two grandnieces, and Jason (Debbie) and three grandnephews, and niece, Jess Minch Barber (Bobby) and three grandnieces.
He will be missed by his friends at the Edinboro and Albion VFWs, American Legion Post 615, and his friend Denny Adamson for their visits to the casino.
Butch supported the Museum of the USMC in Quantico, Va., where he toured with his sister and husband after visits to Arlington National Cemetery where their brother is buried. Two commemorative bricks are laid side by side in the park at the museum, engraved with Butch and his brother Harry's names and ranks. If you ever visit this beautiful museum, look for the bricks, #'s 28930 and 28931.
To make a donation in his memory, Butch supported several charities, especially Toys for Tots, DAV, and Wounded Warriors. The family thanks the hospice at VA in Erie for their wonderful care during his final days. There is no viewing, and funeral arrangements are private. The Mattera Funeral Home, 188 East State Street, Albion, handled the funeral arrangements. To light a memory candle or leave a condolence, please visit www.matterafuneralhome.com
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Sister, Evelyn Minch
February 26, 2022
A few years have passed, we mention you so often and we miss you so much. You greatly affected our lives, especially the boys through all their growing years and still now as parents of young men and women. And their kids still remember you and Thor. You were quiet and supporting love, without every saying it. You were our mother's and Janice's Butchie (Boy).
March 10, 2018
My sister and I will miss seeing Butch and Thor at our grooming salon. He was a sweet man and a true dog lover. He would always give us a tip and tell us to go to the Home Tavern and get a beer! Thoughts and prayers, Connie and Lori
circa 1978
Evelyn Minch
March 5, 2018
My sons and their families and I will miss my brother and we will always remember all the fun times, and his quiet sense of humor, a bit of a laugh. I want to thank those who are leaving comments, loved the one about the liver and onions, because that was a favorite I cooked for him when he visited us for a few winters in MD. Rest in peace, big brother, and may you be with those who loved you so much, especially Janice and our parents and brother.
Renee Asmondy
March 4, 2018
It was always nice to see Butch in the Edinboro VFW. I will miss him asking for liver and onions or special dinner leftovers. Prayers to your family. Renee Asmondy
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