Earl F. Minnear
September 6, 1908-February 24, 1967
The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, February 24, 1967, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
Earl F. Minnear, 58, of 1207 Cedar St., died today at 7:45 a.m., in Pawating Hospital.
Born in Escanaba, Sept. 6, 1908, he moved her 30 years ago from Iron Mountain, and made his occupation as a tool and die designer with Buchanan Metal Products.
A veteran of World War I[sic], he was a member of the St. Joseph Valley F & AM vice president of the Niles Art Association and a member of the National Guard.
His wife, Calista and son, Paul are among his survivors.
Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m., in the Pifer Funeral Home with Rev. John MacLachlan of the First Presbyterian Church officiating.
Burial will follow in the Silverbrook Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m., Saturday.
His wife, Calista and son, Paul are among his survivors.
The Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Monday, February 27, 1967, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
An additional survivor was listed today for Earl F. Minnear, 58, of 1207 Cedar St., who died Friday. He is a foster son, David Crawford, Seattle, Wash.
Note: Obituary typo says Earl F. Minnear served in World War I. That likely a typo, he served in World War II, U.S. Army, Tech 4, 219th Heavy Ordinance Maintenance Co. from 1944-1946.