Kristine Irene Minnich, 72, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:50 a.m., Friday at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on July 16, 1948, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Kenneth Miller, Jr. and Thelma Elizabeth (Kindley) Miller. On November 23, 1968, she married Kenneth Minnich who survives.

Family survivors include her four children, Kirk (Christy) Minnich of Cincinnati, Kerri (Doug) Klingel of Columbus, Kyle (Joni) Minnich of Celina and Kimberly (Ben) Laudick of Van Wert; eleven grandchildren, Braden, Meredith, Larissa, Owen, Trey, Lauren, Andrew, Leighton, Scarlett, Harper, Kade; one brother, Dr. Dennis J. Miller of Van Wert; and a sister, Pamela A. (John) Wannemacher of Van Wert.

Besides her parents, Kris was preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Timothy Miller and Kenneth Miller.

Kris was a 1966 graduate of Van Wert High School and attended Northwestern School of Business. She was a receptionist for her father's optometry office for over 40 years. She was a member of St. Marys of Assumption Church. She served on the Buckeye Y Board for 20 years. Kris enjoyed her children and grandchildren and their activities.

There will be calling hours 2 - 7 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2020, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home. Due to Covid-19 considerations, services will be private for the family. Interment will take place at Van Wert Woodland Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are to the Van Wert YWCA.