Alvina A. Vachon Minnich

Alvina A.(Vachon) Minnich, 88, of Hoagland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 at the Village of Heritage, Monroeville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William “Wimp” Minnich, on Jan. 1, 2013. Born Nov. 20, 1924, she was a lifelong resident of Allen County. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel. Surviving are her daughter, Diane (Paul Lloyd) Savieo; son, Roger (Carol) Minnich; son, Larry (Leisa) Minnich; daughter, Marilyn (Michael) Sommers, daughter, Carol (Thomas) Books; ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; siblings, Jerry (Fran) Vachon, Virginia Gibson, Rita (Aivars “Jack”) Grieze, Melvin (Gloria) Vachon, and sister-in-laws, Marie Vachon and Victoria Vachon. In addition to her husband, Alvina was preceded in death by her parents, Alvy and Mary (Zuber) Vachon; brothers, Eugene Vachon, Richard Vachon, Alvin Vachon, brother-in-law, Delbert Gibson; sister-in-law, Rosemary Vachon. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 am Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel, 11337 US 27 South with calling one hour prior. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 at Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Rd. Chapel, 6424 Winchester Rd. Burial in St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Cemetery. Preferred memorials to St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church for Masses or Capital Improvement Fund; or Family Life Care Hospice/Berne. www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com