Thursday, May 6, 2010

David C. Minsterman (May 5, 2010)

David C. Minsterman, 75, of Greenville, passed on to the next life after losing his battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis disease on May 5, 2010 in Ft. Myers FL.

He was born on January 1, 1935, son of the late Rev. Lewis C Minsterman and Elsie (Panhorst) Minsterman. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Harold Minsterman; and a sister Harriet Haag.

Dave lived a full and vibrant life with a career that included several years employment with Dairy Maid Dairy and then with Nabisco Brands as a sales Representive.

After retirement he enjoyed working with Stillwater Valley Golf Course in Ohio and Sanctuary Golf Course in Sanibel, FL.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Hufford) Minsterman; daughters Diane (Bob) Cronin and Darla (Mick) Nealeigh; 5 grandchildren, Brain and Kelsey Cronin, Sara , Katelin and Lisa Nealeigh; a brother, L. Richard Minsterman of Yellow Springs; a brother-in-law, Norman Haag; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Leas; several nieces, nephews and their families. He will be remembered by special friends Tom and Nancy and neighbors.

A memorial service will be held at the Greenville Missionary Church, 1110 North Broadway (St. Rt. 118), Greenville at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday May 22, 2010 with Pastor Norman Haag and Pastor Gary Oser officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.

Family requests that memorials contributions be given to Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, 1659 Branham Lane, Suite F #227, San Jose, CA 95118-2291, Greenville Missionary Church,or First Congregational Christian Church Greenville.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenvillle.