Cheryl Minnich

Cheryl Anne Minnich, age 72, of Portland passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her residence.

She was born in Union City, Indiana, on Jan. 31, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Martin) Bias. She had worked at CTS, was a waitress at Bearcreek Farms and Amishville and was owner of Pizza King in Geneva. Most recently she worked for her son as a vehicle interior detailer.

Cheryl liked playing bingo, loved to read, collected anything angel-related and loved spending time with her family. She was a devout catholic attending St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Nikki Smith (husband: Troy) of Celina, Ohio; three sons, Neil Pogue (wife: Sherri) of Geneva, Wes Minnich (wife: Helen) of Bluffton and Travis Minnich (wife: Ashley) of Geneva; two brothers, Terry Bias of Fort Recovery, Ohio, and Jerry Bias of Salamonia; one sister, Sandra Rammel (husband: Tom) of Coldwater, Ohio; grandchildren Erika Caudill, Amber Steinecker, Dylan Smith, Cameron Pogue, Ramsey Pogue, Deven Minnich, Dana Minnich, Kinsley Pennington and Nicholas Minnich; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mom Betty Hoover; father Robert Bias; step-dad John Hoover; and brother Ronnie Bias.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 7, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Pizza King of Geneva.

Memorials can be made to Jay County Cancer Society or Stillwater Hospice.

Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland is handling the arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.