OBIT: Robert S. McMINN, 2003, Berlin, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Martha Matsuda Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ McMINN Robert S. McMinn, 81, of Berlin, died Nov. 7, 2003 at his residence. Born May 11, 1922 in Jefferson, Green County, he was the son of Earl D. and Lucinda (Minor) McMinn. Preceded in death by his parents, and a brother William E. McMinn. Survived by his wife of 56 years the former Lenora Addleman; a daughter Marsha, married to Kent Dykstra, Somerset; a son Robert S. II, married to the former Laurie Neurnberger, Huntingdon; grandchildren Meredith, Kelsey, and Chase Dykstra, and Spencer and Tara McMinn. Retired sales manager for Allis-Chalmers for 35 years, and former high school teacher in Wind Ridge High School, Greene County. Attended Massanutten Military Academy, graduate of Jefferson High School, Greene County, and a graduate of Penn State University. Served as a lieutenant in U.S. Army during World War II in the 6th armored division. Member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin; president of the Miller Memorial Board, Berlin; member and past president of the Berlin Lions Club; member of Lodge 0153 F&AM Waynesburg for 57 years; Syria Mosque, Pittsburgh; Somerset County Shrine Club; member of Somerset Aero Club and was an instrument rated pilot; member of Northwinds Senior Golf League, also scored 2 holes-in-one during his career. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin, with Rev. Glenn P. Foster officiating. Receiving of friends will follow the service in the fellowship hall. Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 Main St., Berlin 15530 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attention: Donations, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fla. 33607-1460. Daily American, November 8, 2003 [M0966]