Mildred (nee Kendrick) Minges, of Okeana, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the age of 95.

She was born on December 28, 1927, in Harrison, Ohio to Samuel Thomas “Thomas” and Rhoda Aldora (nee Smith) Kendrick.

On January 17, 1948, Mildred married Leo Minges and together they were blessed with nine children: Judy, Larry, Sharon, Leo, Danny, Bob, Jerry, Virginia, and Connie.

Mildred enjoyed being in her garden and her family.

Mildred was preceded in death by her loving husband: Leo Minges, daughter: Virginia Murphy; grandson: Kyle Minges; great granddaughter: Emily Minges; parents: Samuel and Rhoda Kendrick; siblings: Fred Albert Kendrick, Birtha May Flowers, Eunice Leona Kocher, Hazel Louise Donawerth, Louis Thomas Kendrick.

Those left to carry on her memory are her devoted children: Judy (Larry) Huffman, Larry (Christa) Minges, Sharon (Richard) Dole, Leo (Jennifer) Minges, Danny (Lora) Minges, Bob (Patty) Minges, Jerry (Karen) Minges, and Connie (John) Smith; 28 grandchildren and 55 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be held at Brater Winter Funeral Home, 201 S. Vine Street, Harrison, OH 45030 on Friday, January 13, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Visitation will also be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Harrison, on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 10 am until 10:45am with Mass of Christian Burial starting at 11 AM.

Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Morgan Township Fire & EMS through the funeral home.

Full obituary can be viewed at www.braterfh.com.