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Isaac Minnich Obituary

HELLAM TWP. Isaac L. "Ike" Minnich, Sr., 86, died at his residence on April 9, 2012. He was the husband of Betty S. (Nace) Minnich, with whom he observed their 66th wedding anniversary on March 11, 2012. Born August 29, 1925, in Hellam Twp., he was the son of the late Edith (Long) and Harry Minnich, Sr. Ike retired as a crane operator from Donsco, Inc. following 33 years of employment. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He was a member of Kreutz Creek Valley VFW Post 7045 of Hellam and a lifetime member of the Susquehanna Fish and Game Club. In addition to his wife, Ike is survived by five daughters, Sharmaine B. Welsh of Wrightsville, Jane L. Shoff of Red Lion, Susan D. Graham of Wrightsville, Gail D. Kinard of Red Lion and Donna M. Arndt of Mt. Joy; three sons, Isaac L. Minnich, Jr. of York, Harold E. Minnich of York and Raymond V. Minnich of Wrightsville; 20 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanette L. Warner. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Etzweiler Funeral Home, Inc., 700 Hellam St., Wrightsville, with Pastor James Copulos, officiating. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens with military rites by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. A viewing will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Aseracare Hospice, 44 Bowman Road, York, PA 17408; or to the American Cancer Society, 924-N Colonial Ave., York, PA 17403. www.etzweiler.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Apr. 11, 2012.

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Betsi Yendzik

April 26, 2012

Dearest Betty and Family,
I am still stunned at the news. You all were a 2nd family to me for so many years. Most of my happiest memories were at the river with all of you. I will always see Ike on the porch talking to all who drove or walked by....and going fishing or getting in the truck with Betty going to the Lower for chicken. This earth has lost a very special human being and all of those he touched are a better person because of him. Betsi Bock Yendzik, Brian, Lauren and Keith

Larry Hoffman

April 15, 2012

Betty and family, sorry to hear of Ike's death. will miss seeing him at the cabin in Potter Co.
Bonnie & Larry Hoffman ( Tiny )

Eric Fraunfelter

April 15, 2012

Dear Betty & the entire Minnich Family,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Ike this past week. We remember (and will miss) sitting on your porch in Potter County over the 4th of July week talking with Ike and all of you. Ike has always been a good friend & neighbor at the cabin and we will truly miss him, his laughter and his smile. You and the entire Minnich family have our deepest sympathy.
Eric, Stephaine, Olivia, Natalie, & Grace Fraunfelter
Scott, Bobbie, Travis & Ryan Fraunfelter
Potty County neighbors

Stanley Kornbau

April 14, 2012

Our sympathy goes to Betty and Family. Never forget sitting at the Leiphart kitchen table on saturday nights and Clarence and Ike sharing stories and drinking coffee and eating Bettys sweet roll. thanks for the memories and making us laugh. Hope Clarence and Ike are together in Heaven . Love to the family. Stan and Bonnie Kornbau

Alisha "hippy" Appleby

April 13, 2012

You will be missed by so many! Thank you for being a great neighbor.

Steven Runkle

April 12, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 12, 2012

Our thoughts are with you Betty, Peanut and Vicky. We have such wonderful memories of sharing time with you along the river and at those incredible crab feeds!
~Heidi and Jim Schellenger, Suva, Fiji

April 11, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Betty and Ike's family. Ike was such a sweet man. He made me laugh and smile.
Barb Klein

Steve and Sara Raffensberger

April 11, 2012

Our prayers are with Betty and the family. I'll never forget Ike from my days growing up at the river.

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