Thompsonville, IL — John S. Minier, 67, of Thompsonville, died Sunday, August 16, 2015 at his home.
Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2015 in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. There will be no public visitation. Per John’s request family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Services are under the direction of the Leffler – Poulson Funeral Home of Benton.
John was born on January 1, 1948 in Christopher, IL, the son of Robert V. “Pete” Minier and Blanche Mildred (Rice) Minier. He married the former Carla Wisely and she preceded him in death.
John was a truck driver and a farmer. He enjoyed being outdoors, and was an avid reader.
He received his bachelor’s degree from SIU in agriculture, and was a member of the B.P.O.E. 1234 in Benton.
Survivors include his two sons: Chad Minier and wife Jennifer of Waterloo, IL, Ryan Minier of Thompsonville; three grandchildren: Evan Minier and Ella Minier of Waterloo, Halle Minier of Benton; a brother Phillip Minier and wife Amy of Benton; two sisters: Donna Triyonis of Springfield, IL, Debbie Moehn and husband Mike of Mt. Vernon, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Minier was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of John, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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