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John Minke Obituary
John "Jack" Sr.
John A. Minke Sr., 75, died Friday, January 23, 2015, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1939, to Herbert Sr. and Caroline (Meinert) Minke.
John was an engineering supervisor at Prestolite for many years, after which he became a Boat and Motor Repair teacher at Woodward High School. He belonged to Messiah Lutheran Church, Chrysler Classic Car Club, the Independent Order of Foresters, and was a Scout Master for Troup 123. His hobbies included restoring classic cars and attending car shows with his family.
John is survived by his three sons, John (Polly) Jr., David (Candy), and Bruce (Kimberly); five grandchildren, Caitlin (Chad) MacDonald, Robert Taylor, Meaghan Minke, Candice Taylor, and Lauren (Michael) Kilpatrick, and three great-grandchildren, Cross Kilpatrick, Rylan MacDonald, and Khloe Kilpatrick. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Herbert Jr., and his loving wife of 49 years, Janet.
The family will be holding a private memorial service. They ask that you consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio for memorial contributions. The Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be placed at:
www.jasinfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Minke
Darin Menke
March 15, 2025
He was my Jr. and Sr. Marine Maintenance teacher He just didn't teach me about the trade of being a good mechanic he taught me a lot of life skills, he had a unique way of teaching us things that i still use to this day... class of 88'
Jim & Joan Mason
January 26, 2024
Jack & Janet were 2 of our very best friends. Always had so much fun, memories, laughs and even tears. We still miss them so much. Love to their sons & families. Jim & Joan
doug
January 26, 2024
Him
January 26, 2023
Doug Barris
January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021
Doug Barris
January 25, 2021
The Very Best
dug barris
January 26, 2020
dug barris
January 26, 2020
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January 26, 2020
dug barris
January 26, 2020
With us always
Doug Barris
January 28, 2019
Nuff Said
Jeff Clausius
February 5, 2015
I have appreciated every minute I ever spent with him. What a great legacy remains. Thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Brian Sims
February 1, 2015
Thank you for all that you thought me.
R.I.P. you were a great person to know.
lynn darrach
February 1, 2015
~Thinking of your family.
We were IOF family and friends too!
All our best, Lynn Darragh
& Shelby Clausius
February 1, 2015
Dave-Candy, Bruce-Kim, John-Polly & kids,
We are so sorry over your Dad's passing. He & Janet have been life-long friends of ours and we will never forget them. He & Janet are together again. Love yas, Jim & Joan
Ed Kane
February 1, 2015
So sorry to hear of his passing. I have fond memories of him and how he vould crush me at chess with just his pawns. Great guy, teacher and dad.
James Dean 1994
February 1, 2015
true man of the hobby
February 1, 2015
Carlton Schroeder
January 31, 2015
I'm sorry to hear that John Minke has passed away. I never had the privilege of meeting John in person but I felt connected through membership in the Chrysler 300 Club. I had always hoped to see John's Chrysler 300B. Also, Toledo is my home town and Woodward was my high school.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
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