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Gerald Minnick Obituary
FRAZEYSBURG: Gerald C. Minnick, 89, of Nashport, Ohio died Thursday morning, December 12, 2013 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.
Born June 15, 1924 in Nashport he was a son of the late Ralph J. and Mary E. (Cornell) Minnick and was a 1942 graduate of Nashport High School. He also attended Muskingum College and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army. Gerald was a member of the Nashport-Irville United Methodist Church, a life member of the American Legion Post #756 of Hopewell, Ohio and a life member of Wakatomika Post #6193, V. F. W. in Frazeysburg. Mr. Minnick was a self-employed contractor and carpenter retiring in 1986. He enjoyed refinishing antiques.
Surviving is his sister, Evelyn Douglas of Sturgis, South Dakota and several nieces and a nephew.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Grace (Slusser) Minnick whom he married June 2, 1961 and who died March 7, 1998 and a brother, Gene E. Minnick who died October 4, 2010.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4pm Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Frazeysburg Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, December 16, 2013 at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Mesnard officiating. Burial will be in Hanover Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nashport-Irville United Methodist Church, 7941 O'Bannon Road, Nashport, Ohio 43830.
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Jerry & Donna Frazier
December 16, 2013
Please know that you & your family have been in our thoughts & prayers at this time.
December 15, 2013
GERALD WAS A CHRISTIAN, GENTLEMAN AND PATRIOT AS WELL AS A BELOVED FAMILY FRIEND. WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU.
SUSIE CRITTENDEN AND FAMILY
Jayne Kolb
December 14, 2013
Uncle Gerald, I will always love and remember you. You were so good to me! You always made me laugh. Some of the best times in my life were those summers spent with you, Gene and Grandma in Ohio. Rest in peace with God. Jayne
A.J. Tarquino
December 14, 2013
Sorry to hear about the passing of Gerald. May the joyful memories with him get his family and friends through this time. I will remember Gerald attending church service and his brisky voice. RIP brother.
December 13, 2013
Uncle Gerald was a man who provided many memories, lived by strong faith, and can be proud of who he was and who he will continue to be. We will miss you but know you will be with those whom you have loved and lost. We wont forget you. Dee and Glen Hartson
Dick Weiner
December 13, 2013
While we still lived in Nashport, next door to the Minnicks, we always were the best of friends. Our older friends are slowing passing on, as we will someday. Thanks for their timely guidance in all matters that were proper and correct. We will miss them all.
December 13, 2013
Rest in peace, Uncle Gerald. Love Karen
Evelyn Douglas
December 13, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful brother. I will love you and miss you always.
Rachel Herman
December 13, 2013
I have so many great memories with Unlce Slim. RIP.
Vicki and Jim Bush
December 13, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Lisa Feldner
December 13, 2013
As a child and as an adult,I enjoyed Aunt Grace and Uncle "Slim".He was so patriotic and proud to be an Anerican.We will miss him not being at our Christmas dinner this year but he will be thought of.
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