Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

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Cheryl Anne Minnich, age 72, of Portland passed away on Tuesday March 26, 2024 at her residence.  She was born in Union City, Indiana on January 31, 1952 the daughter of Robert and Betty (Martin) Bias.  She had worked at CTS, was a waitress at Bearcreek Farms and Amishville and was owner of Pizza King in Geneva.  Most recently she worked for her son as a vehicle interior detailer.  Cheryl liked playing bingo, loved to read, collected anything angel related and loved spending time with her family.  She was a devout catholic and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Surviving are one daughter Nikki Smith (husband Troy) of Celina, Ohio and three sons Neil Pogue (wife Sherri) of Geneva, Wes Minnich (wife Helen) of Bluffton and Travis Minnich (wife Ashley) of Geneva, two brothers Terry Bias of Ft. Recovery, Ohio and Jerry Bias of Salamonia, one sister Sandra Rammel (husband Tom) of Coldwater, Ohio, Grandchildren Erika Caudill, Amber Steinecker, Dylan Smith, Cameron Pogue, Ramsey Pogue, Deven Minnich, Dana Minnich, Kinsley Pennington and Nicholas Minnich, several great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her mom Betty Hoover, father Robert Bias, step-dad John Hoover and brother Ronnie Bias

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday April 7th from 3:00 – 6:00 PM in the Pizza King of Geneva.  Memorials can be made to Jay County Cancer Society or Stillwater Hospice.  Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland are handling the arrangements.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com.