John H. "Goober" Minnich, age 78, a lifelong Bryant resident passed away on Wednesday May 8, 2024 at his residence after an extended battle with cancer.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 5, 1945 the son of Florian and Philomena (Welsch) Minnich.  He was married on July 21, 1990 to Tina Rowles who survives.  He was a graduate of Bryant High School and retired from Portland Forge in 2011 after 43 years.  John enjoyed car shows and was a charter member of the Arch Bridge Kroozers.  He enjoyed car shows, fishing, NASCAR, IU Basketball, wrestling and collecting coins.

Surviving is his wife Tina, two children Carrie Minnich and Matthew Gierhart (wife Tammy) both from Bryant, Six grandchildren Johnathon (wife Clarissa), Jasmine, Keeley, Makayla, Raydon and Ronan. One sister Rose Mary Gregory (husband Bob) of Indianapolis.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Thomas Minnich.

Funeral services will be Tuesday May 14th at 3:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Myers presiding. Burial will follow in the Center Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 – 3:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Bryant Community Center.  Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com