Kenneth Vincent Minnis Jr.

Kenneth Vincent “Ken” Minnis, Jr. died January 15, 2022, at the age of 74. He was born August 29, 1948, to Kenneth and Margaret Minnis in Evansville, Indiana.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; children, Andrew (Peg) Minnis, Elizabeth (Chris) Suiter, David (Holly) Minnis, and Stefanie (Mike) Hirsch; and grandchildren, Zachery (Isabella) Minnis, Sebastien (Kristen) Harper, Margaret and Josephine Minnis, and Abigail and Charlie Minnis. He is also survived by brothers, Paul and Stephen (Kim) Minnis; and sister, Suzanne (Robert) Wright.

Ken served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in southern Italy and in Taiwan. After returning from service, he obtained a degree from I.U. South Bend.

After living in southern Michigan and northern Indiana, Ken and Kathy settled their family in Indianapolis. He worked for many years for Mitchel & Scott Machine Company in Indianapolis, excelling as a self-taught IT specialist.

After retirement he devoted more time to his hobbies of baking, canning, and tending to his black and blueberry bushes. He was known best for the homemade bread and jams that he shared with family and friends. He also enjoyed hosting grandchildren and helping them learn the secrets of bread making.

Ken loved to camp and hike, spending much time in Indiana’s State Parks and at his brother’s property in Ohio. He also took up woodworking, establishing a small workshop in his garage where he produced handmade furniture, photo frames, and other beautiful creations.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with family and friends.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the American Brain Tumor Association.