Wilber C. Minnich

Wilbur C. "Bud" Minnich, Jr. 89 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday December 23, 2014 at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna.   Bud,  being a lifelong Ravenna resident was born in Ravenna on December 21, 1925 to the late Wilbur C. and Pearl (Troupe) Minnich, Sr.  He retired from Oak Rubber where he worked as a manager supervisor, he was a member of  Grace Episcopal Church in Ravenna and a veteran of the US Marines serving his country in WW II.   Bud was also a member of the Ravenna Elks BPOE #1076 and enjoyed playing golf.  Survivors include his sons  Stephen Minnich of Colorado and David Minnich of Texas and his granddaughter Nicole Caroline Minnich of Texas.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Caroline on May 10, 2010 and his sister Helen Howard.  Calling hours will be held 5-7  PM Monday December 29, 2014 at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Homes Ravenna Chapel.  At his request, cremation will follow  and memorial services will be held at a later date.

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