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.