Michael S. Minear, 62, Warsaw, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 24, 2015, at his residence. He was born June 22, 1952, in Warsaw, to Jim and Patricia Ann Wagoner Minear. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past eight years. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska, and he worked as a pressman for a printing company in Omaha, Neb. He served in the U.S. Air Force from April 1971 until his honorable discharge in April 1975. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Sundance (and spouse Aubrey) Minear, Oregon; a daughter, Cheyanne Minear, Oregon; a brother, Tim (and spouse Patti) Minear, Winona Lake; and his sister, Deb (and spouse Jim) Ford, Mansfield. He was preceded in death by his parents. No visitation or services are planned. Graveside services will be at a later date with burial at Marion National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 and would be appreciated by his family. Condolences may be sent via www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
