In Memory

Michael Minnicus - Class Of 1977

Michael Minnicus

Michael Robert Minnicus, 62, of Lapel, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis following a brief illness.
He was born October 8, 1958, in Monticello, Indiana, to Charles Minnicus and Mary Teresa (Bossung) Minnicus.
Michael graduated from Delphi Community High School in 1977.
He retired as a detective from the Indiana State Police Department after 34 years. After retirement he worked for Child Protective Services. Michael was also co-owner of the Lapel Bulldog.
Michael was a member of the Lapel Eagles, he was a former member of the FOP.
He is survived by his son, Ben Minnicus of Danville; siblings, Ann Minnicus of Delphi, Gordon (Kim) Minnicus of Delphi, Jerry (Peg) Minnicus of Delphi, Steve (Tracey) Minnicus of Lafayette, Tim (Linda) Minnicus of Sheridan; special friend and co-owner of the Bulldog, Tara Finley; and her daughter, Lena Bobbit. Michael was also survived by many nieces and nephews, and special friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Joseph; and Thomas; and a nephew, Alan Minnicus.
A funeral service at will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2021, at Hersberger-Bozell Funeral Home, 1010 N. Main St., Lapel. Burial of ashes will take place at a later date in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Reynolds, Indiana.