Michael Minnick

Michael Minnick, age 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has gone fishing in the Great Beyond. He passed away surrounded by family and laughter after watching his last Indy 500.

Born and raised a proud Hoosier, Mike graduated from Ben Davis High School and served in the Marine Corps for three years. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. Mike then spent 30 years at Allison Transmission spinning wrenches, telling tall tales, and running his tip boards.

He was a man of simple pleasures. He liked a Coke, a smoke and a joke, the hum of a boat motor, and a perfect cast into calm waters. He never met a plate of biscuits and gravy he didn't like. He kept the traditional Hoosier holidays in his heart all year long- the Indy 500, the State Fair, Covered Bridge festival, and any Colts game.

Above all, Mike loved his family. He leaves behind his three beloved daughters Angie Price, Niki Lyons, and Kortney Minnick and his two grandsons, Glenn and Grant Ulman. They will forever remember his infamous quotes, mischievous smile, and dad jokes.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents William F Minnick and Mary Ann (Gulley)Minnick, as well as his sister, Sandra Kay Shaw.

The family asks that you share a story, make someone laugh, or eat a plate of biscuits and gravy in Mike's honor. There will be an upcoming celebration of life later this summer to honor Mike's memory.

Mike, we wish you fair winds and calm waters. "Go Colts!" and "Semper Fi"!