Bernard Minnick Sr

Bernard Donald Minnick Sr., age 84, of Owosso, MI passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Ovid Healthcare Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church Owosso, MI on Friday, October 31, 2008 at 10:00 AM; Rev. Father John Fain will officiate. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 6-8 PM and Thursday October 30, 2008 from 2-8 PM with family present 2-4 & 6-8 PM with a Scripture Service at 7 PM. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso.

Bernard was born in Brady Township, Michigan on November 16, 1923, the son of Henry and Ellen (Gladiann) Minnick. Bernard and Isabelle (Herrick) Minnick were married for 42 years; she passed away May 15, 1982. Bernard resided most of his life in Owosso. He worked for Owosso Public Schools for 26 years in maintenance. He enjoyed playing cards. Bernard liked feeding the squirrels and was an avid television watcher.

He is survived by 2 daughters; Sharon and Steve Kurncz of Owosso, MI, Sherline Rohde of Owosso, MI, a son Bernie and Robin Minnick, Jr. of Owosso, MI, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and a special friend Karen Skutt of Owosso, MI. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, a son, Ernest "Ernie" in infancy, and a granddaughter Sherry Lyn Skornicka.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, Michigan.

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