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Joseph Minnis Obituary
- - Joseph Jasper Minnis was born August 22, 1924 to the late Jasper and Gladys Tatro Minnis in Carrollton, Missouri. Joe graduated from Purdue University and proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for Eli Lilly and Company for 38 years, and spent time living in London, England and Sydney, Australia.
Joe was a committed member of The Sertoma Club of Broadripple and a longtime member of Woodland Country Club and the Knights of Columbus St. Pius X Council. Joe and his wife Marjory were members of St Luke's Catholic Church for 40 years. He was a man dedicated to his faith and family, and was much loved by his surviving family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Marjory Meyers Minnis, his grateful children; Joseph (Karen) Minnis, Susan (Thomas) Souls and Elizabeth (Louis Gudema) Minnis, dear grandchildren; Aaron, Whitney, Joseph, Ryan, Sydney, Lenore, Kelly, and Eleana, and great-grandchildren Hannah and Jasper. He was preceded in death by brothers Jack and Mark Minnis.
Visitation will be from 9:30 am - 11:30 am on Wednesday, November 14th at St. Luke's Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:30 am. Private Entombment will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
You are invited to visit: www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a memory of Joe or arrange a memorial contribution to Little Sisters of the Poor or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Minnis
Nancy Gorgol
November 7, 2021
Not a day goes by that I don't miss you. You were such an inspiration to everyone who knew you.
Duane Marker
November 13, 2018
My thoughts, prayers and sympathies go out to you, Marjory, Joseph and Karen, Susan and Thomas, Elizabeth and Louis, and families. I knew and interacted with Joe and Mark during my years with Eli Lilly and Company. Joe was always a neat, friendly and professional employee. I extend my thanks to Joe and to you his family, for his World War II service for us and his country.
Wayne Urton
November 13, 2018
Deepest sympathies to Joe's family.
Hans Collins
November 13, 2018
My deepest sympathy to all of Joe's family members. When I joined Broad Ripple Sertoma in 1994, Joe was a prominent member of that organization. I was always impressed with his dedication to the club and to being of service to others. He was a true gentleman and will certainly be missed.
Edmond Talucci
November 13, 2018
My sympathy to the family.
Nancy Gorgol
November 13, 2018
Such a wonderful man. Uncle Joe we will miss you.
November 13, 2018
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Joe's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. May that bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
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