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     Michael Lee Payne married Kathy Unknown.² Michael Lee Payne was born on May 11, 1948 at Utah.^1,2 He married Lena J. Yeary on March 12, 1988 at Alamo, Montgomery Co., Indiana.^1,2 Michael Lee Payne died on March 8, 2019 at Indiana at age 70.¹ He Michael Lee Payne passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019, surrounded by family. Michael was born May 11, 1948, to the late L.T. Payne and Mary “Pauline” Payne. Michael has three siblings, Ed (Kim) Payne, Pat (Jeff) Liggett and Sandy (Kent) Payne. Michael graduated from Fountain Central High School in 1966. Shortly following, he joined the National Guard. He enjoyed being a brick layer before he became a millwright for General Motors in 1973. Michael had two daughters, Marie (Tony) Coffenberry and Michelle (Brendon Watson). On March 12, 1988, he married the love of his life, the late Lena J. Yeary Payne. She was the mother of seven that he loved as his own, Lena Sue (Donald) Lawton, Lisa (Jim) Fay, Lake “Rusty” (Rose) Earls, Joseph (Jeri) Earls, Sheryl Fee, Floyd “Skip” (Tracy) Earls, Christopher (Heather) Earls. Together they had 39 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Also preceding him in death are daughter Lisa; son-in-law Donald Lawton; and grandsons, Wesley Stevens and Lee Endicott. He gave everything he had until his last breath, without expecting anything in return. In accordance with his wishes, he insisted upon no visitation or funeral service. A celebration of life is planned for early to mid-April. on March 11, 2019.¹

     Marie Minnick was buried at Union Christian Cemetery, Newtown, Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,3 She was born on December 2, 1911 at Indiana.³ She died on August 23, 1924 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 12.³

     Blanche McConahay was buried at Union Christian Cemetery, Newtown, Fountain Co., Indiana.³ She was born on January 4, 1884 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.¹ As of April 23, 1917,her married name was Minnick.¹ She married Dowe Smith Minnick, son of Elijah Minnick and Hannah Mariah Smith, on April 23, 1917 at Indiana.^1,2 Blanche McConahay died on February 7, 1968 at Zion, Lake Co., Illinois, at age 84.² She ATTICA - Mrs. Blanche (McConahay) Minnick, 84, formerly of Attica, died Wednesday in Parkview Nursing Home, Zion, Ill., where she had been a patient 18 months. Mrs. Minnick, born in Lafayette, was the widow of Dowe S. Minnick who died here in 1957. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist of Attica. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Sam Gullatt of Austin, Tex., Mrs. Richard Siegrist of Carmel, Calif., and Mrs. Dale Galloway of Arlington Heights, Ill., and a son, Daniel of Rt 3, Attica. on February 8, 1968.²

     Her Social Security Number was 304-03-0115.⁴ Dorothy Chrystine Minnick was buried at Union Christian Cemetery, Newtown, Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,3 She was born on September 1, 1918 at Richland, Fountain Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 As of 1948,her married name was Gullat.⁵ She married Sam Price Gullat Jr. in 1948.^1,3,5 Dorothy Chrystine Minnick died on November 3, 1978 at Attica, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 60.³

     His Social Security Number was 433-12-4613.³ Sam Price Gullat Jr. was buried at Union Christian Cemetery, Newtown, Fountain Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on December 20, 1921 at Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.^2,3,4 He married Dorothy Chrystine Minnick, daughter of Dowe Smith Minnick and Blanche McConahay, in 1948.^1,5,4 Sam Price Gullat Jr. died on November 29, 2008 at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 86.^3,4 He Sam Price Gullatt Jr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed on November 29, 2008 in Dallas. His integrity, moral strength, and love have been an inspiration to his family, his church community, and to students and colleagues. Sam grew up in Ruston, Louisiana and was born Dec. 20, 1921 the son of Sam P. Gullatt Sr and Ruby V. Hornsby with his three sisters and two brothers: Marjorie Lee Barnes, Virginia Borchelt, Elizabeth Sehon, John H. Gullatt and Benjamin F. Gullatt. During World War II he met Dorothy (Dottie) Chrystine Minnick, whom he married in 1948. Dottie passed on in 1978 and they are survived by Patricia G. Johnsrud and her husband Richard (Kirkland, Washington), Dowe D. Gullatt and his wife Pat, Mary Lou Kingsbery and her husband Guy, and William P. Gullatt (all of Austin, Texas). They are also survived by his five grandchildren, Tanner M. Johnsrud (Boston, Massachusetts), Chelsea Brïe Palmer (Oxnard, California), Ryan D. Kingsbery (Anchorage, Alaska), Mattie C. Gullatt (Austin), Austin G. Kingsbery (Austin). Sam married Charline Edwards of Ruston, Louisiana in 1983 and they resided in Bryan/College Station and Lufkin. Upon Charline's passing in 2002 Sam moved to Salado. He married Olive Lambert of Austin and Dallas in April 2003 and he and Olive have lovingly shared these last five years together. Sam graduated from Louisiana Tech cum laude with a degree in electrical engineering in 1942. He subsequently became a commissioned officer in the Navy without having attended the Naval Academy. As Commander Gullatt, he served with valor and distinction as Executive Officer and Engineering Officer (second and third in command) aboard the submarines U.S.S. Haddock and U.S.S. Mapiro in the Pacific during World War II. He served as Staff Commander Submarine Force Pacific Fleet. Sam received a Bronze Star for his service during his six war patrols. His citation noted his "excellent judgment, resourcefulness, and coolness." He was an expert in sonar and missile defense, whose work on the subjects stood for decades. During the war years, he became a Christian Scientist, and served for many years in the Christian Science church as a reader, a Sunday school teacher, and church board member. Following the War, Sam obtained graduate degrees from Georgia Tech and had a successful career in electrical engineering with General Electric, Tracor, and Rehler Reitzer and Johnson, and he consulted for a number of other firms. His work, which was often classified, took him everywhere from Santa Barbara to Saudi Arabia and Ithaca, NY to Austin. He was professor of electrical engineering at Louisiana Tech and Texas A&M; he was Teacher of the Year numerous times at both institutions. Sam insisted his students understand and practically apply the subject matter, not just answer test questions. He retired from Texas A&M in 1992. Sam was also an avid golfer and gardener. He was president of the Louisiana Camellia Society, and developed unique strands of camellias. He is remembered by many friends and family including his wife, children, grandchildren, stepchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews, for his moral character, adherence to principle, humility, love, and joy. All were touched by his generosity, graciousness, and genuineness. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Louisiana Tech or the school of your choice in Sam's name. The greatest honor one can pay Sam is to be kind to, love, and help one another. on December 13, 2008.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 304-16-4101.¹⁰ Daniel Dowe Minnick was born on October 16, 1919 at Shawnee, Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4,10 He married Jeanne Isabelle Rhode on July 26, 1947 at Attica, Fountain Co., Indiana.^4,2 Daniel Dowe Minnick married Dorothy Ilene Davis on October 19, 1974 at Pine Village, Warren Co., Indiana.^4,11 Daniel Dowe Minnick died on September 2, 2011 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 91.^2,4,10 He Daniel D. Minnick, age 91, of Goshen, IN, formerly of Williamsport and Pine Village died at 8:50 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2011 at Greencroft Health Care in Goshen, IN. Daniel was born in Shawnee Township, Fountain County, Indiana on October 16, 1919. He was the son of Dowe S. and Blanche McConnahay Minnick. He lived in Warren Township in Warren County for 45 years, moving to Williamsport in 1980 where he resided until moving to Goshen in 2003. He was a 1938 graduate of Attica High School. He married Jeanne I. Rhode on July 26, 1947 in Attica. She preceded him in death in 1973. He later married Dorothy I. Swadley in 1974 in Pine Village. She preceded him in death in 1983. Daniel attended Marion Military Institute prior to joining the National Guard and enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving during World War II. He worked for Harrison Steel Casting Company for two years and was a farmer all of his life. He enjoyed spending the winter months in Naples, FL. He was a member of the Pine Village Christian Church, Elks Lodge of Lafayette, Pine Village Lions Club, and American Legion Post #259 Williamsport. He will be remembered as a basketball star in Attica under Coach Red Lambert. Surviving are 1 daughter, Connie Brinkruff (husband: David) of Goshen, IN 2 stepsons, Ron Swadley (wife: Connie) of Williamsport, IN and Richard Swadley of Carmel, IN, 2 sisters, Ann Galloway (husband: Dale) of Mabank, TX and Betty Seigrist of Carmel, CA, 3 grandsons, Jim Brinkruff (wife: Claudia) of Greenfield, IN and Dan Brinkruff (wife: Kelly) and Steve Brinkruff (wife: Christy) both of Fishers, IN, 7 great-grandchildren, Audrey, Liam, Mia, Toby, Luke, Kate, and Ethan. Daniel was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy. on October 19, 2011.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 315-40-4653.³ Jeanne Isabelle Rhode was buried at Quaker Cemetery, Pine Village, Warren Co., Indiana.^4,2 She was born on August 19, 1922 at Indiana.^2,3 As of July 26, 1947,her married name was Minnick.¹ She married Daniel Dowe Minnick, son of Dowe Smith Minnick and Blanche McConahay, on July 26, 1947 at Attica, Fountain Co., Indiana.^1,2 Jeanne Isabelle Rhode died on October 17, 1973 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, at age 51.²

     Dorothy Ilene Davis was buried at Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, Warren Co., Indiana.^2,1 She was born on June 11, 1920 at Indiana.¹ As of 1974,her married name was Minnick.³ She married Daniel Dowe Minnick, son of Dowe Smith Minnick and Blanche McConahay, on October 19, 1974 at Pine Village, Warren Co., Indiana.^4,3 Dorothy Ilene Davis died on November 11, 1983 at Williamsport, Warren Co., Indiana, at age 63.¹

     Betty Kathryn Minnick was buried at Monterey City Cemetery, 798 Fremont Street, Monterey, Monterey Co., California.^6,5 She was born on October 28, 1926 at Shawnee, Fountain Co., Indiana.^3,5 As of August 21, 1955,her married name was Siegrist.⁵ She married Richard Lewis Siegrist on August 21, 1955 at Attica, Fountain Co., Indiana.^5,7 Betty Kathryn Minnick died on May 7, 2012 at Carmel, Monterey Co., California, at age 85.⁵ She CARMEL, CALIF. - Betty Siegrist passed away quietly at her home in Carmel, Calif. on Monday, May 7 after a time of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Richard Siegrist, in 2006. Betty is survived by her three children: Gretchen Siegrist-Ortega (Doug); Alan Siegrist (Mitsuko); and Scott Siegrist (Barbara), and by her three grandchildren: Ashley Allen, Frederick Daichi Siegrist, and Adam Yuki Siegrist. Betty was the youngest of four children born to Blanche and Dowe Minnick. Betty is survived by her elder sister Anne Galloway (Dale) and predeceased by Dorothy "Dottie" and Daniel Minnick. Betty was born in Shawnee Township to Blanche (McConahay) and Dowe Minnick on October 28, 1926 and raised in Attica. She graduated from Attica High School in 1944 and from Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1949. Betty and Richard were introduced by a mutual friend, Peggy Poston, at IU and were married in Attica in the Minnick family home on August 21, 1955. Dick got a job at Lockheed Aeronautics Company in Sunnyvale, California thus moving the couple to California. They lived in Santa Clara for several years before relocating to the Monterey Peninsula in 1963. Richard and Betty owned and operated Edgemere Cottages in Carmel for more than 35 years. The move to Carmel was great for Dick and Betty; they loved running the inn, visiting with guests from all over the world, and sometimes getting invited to visit them as well; though they rarely traveled far from home… Betty loved to garden…she was fastidious about the roses in her garden. She loved finding a 'great deal' or searching for 'treasures' at estate sales around Carmel. This led to her owning and operating her "antique and collectible" shop Edgemere of Carmel in two locations for about 15 years in downtown Carmel. She and Dick were founding members of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce and were charter members of the Monterey Aquarium. She was an active member of the Carmel Innkeepers Association for many years. During the last several years Betty attended the VNA Adult Day Care Center in Monterey. She really loved "going to class." The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care and compassion exhibited by Mia and her staff at the VNA Center. "Angel," her driver for the MST Rides program, is truly an "angel on Earth." The family would also like to thank Dr. Glenn Hudgens for his attention and helpfulness with mom over the years. Betty will be interred at the City of Monterey Cementerio El Encinal next to her husband, Dick. on June 4, 2012.⁵

     Richard Lewis Siegrist was buried at Monterey City Cemetery, 798 Fremont Street, Monterey, Monterey Co., California.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 358-07-8835.³ He was born on December 16, 1921 at Highland, Madison Co., Illinois.^1,5,3,4 He married Betty Kathryn Minnick, daughter of Dowe Smith Minnick and Blanche McConahay, on August 21, 1955 at Attica, Fountain Co., Indiana.^2,5 Richard Lewis Siegrist died on August 10, 2006 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 84.^1,5,3 He CARMEL – Richard L. Siegrist, 84, died August 10, 2006 at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento following an automobile accident en route to see his granddaughter Ashley perform in a theatrical production. He is survived by his wife Betty, who was also injured in the same accident. He is also survived by his children, Gretchen Siegrist-Allen of Chico, California, Alan Siegrist of Orinda, California and Scott Siegrist of Langendorf, Switzerland; his grandchildren, Ashley Allen, Daichi Siegrist and Yuki Siegrist, and his sister Mary Jane (Siegrist) Pfeiffer and niece Susie (Pfeiffer) Rafalowski of Fairview Heights, Illinois. Dick was born in Highland, Illinois, the son of William Frederick Siegrist and Cora Louise (Luehm) Siegrist. After graduating from high school in 1939, he entered the University of Illinois but realized that his country had a stronger calling and enlisted in the Air Force. He served during World War II as a reconnaissance pilot in tours of duty in North Africa and Italy. He was on active duty for seven years, retiring at the rank of Major through the Air Force Reserves. Dick was a graduate of Indiana University. Dick and Betty were married on August 21, 1955 in Attica, Indiana after meeting at IU. After moving to California, Dick worked for Lockheed and then Firestone before settling down and living for 43 years in Carmel where Dick and Betty raised their children while operating the Edgemere Cottages bed and breakfast. Dick was well spoken and careful in his choice of words. He was generous and had a strong sense of responsibility and fair play. Dick enjoyed bowling and taught his children to play the game, as well as poker and other card games. He had a hearty laugh and smile for those he met and always seemed to find a way to make everyone else laugh along. He couldn't resist a Big Band tune to be enjoyed on the dance floor with a pretty girl, especially his daughter or granddaughter. Dick was cremated and his ashes will be scattered at sea. on September 2, 2006.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 316-36-0080.³ Her married name was Swank.³ Gladys JoAnn Minnick married Unknown Swank.³ Gladys JoAnn Minnick was born on May 10, 1937 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana; One SSDI index has an incorrect birth date of May 30, 1940.^3,5,6 As of February, 1967,her married name was Street.⁵ She married Walter Richard Street in February, 1967 at Robertson Co., Tennessee.⁵ Gladys JoAnn Minnick died on February 2, 2002 at Georgia at age 64.^3,6

     Walter Richard Street was buried at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Lane, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.² He was born on May 3, 1937 at Franklin, Williamson Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 He married Gladys JoAnn Minnick, daughter of Paul Elijah Minnick and Mary Gertrude Fairchild, in February, 1967 at Robertson Co., Tennessee.¹ Walter Richard Street died on December 19, 2005 at Pulaski, Giles Co., Tennessee, at age 68.^2,4 He Mr. Walter Richard Street, 70, produce manager for Eddie's Market, bricklayer, and resident of Fairview Road in Lynnville, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Pulaski. on December 20, 2005.⁴