James Rulo Minear, 86, Marion, passed away at 12:38 p.m. April 21, 2015, at Community Hospital of Bremen. He was born March 20, 1929, in Warsaw, to George Rulo and Ida Lorinda Thompson Minear. He was married to Norita Joan Ullery Minear, who survives. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 40 years. He was a 1948 graduate of Warsaw High School, and he then attended Manchester College for three years, later graduating in 1957 from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1959, and served as a pastor in various locations throughout Illinois and Indiana. He also served as an insurance agent for Mutual of Omaha and Brotherhood Mutual for many years. He was an enthusiastic fan of I.U. and the Chicago Bears. Also surviving are his son, Tim (and spouse Patti) Minear, Winona Lake; two daughters, Deb (and spouse Jim) Ford, Mansfield, Ohio, and Amy (and spouse Scott) Allison, Columbia City; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Scott Minear, who died Feb. 24, 2015; and two brothers, Bernard and Tom Minear. No visitation or services are planned. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. ***** Condolences may be sent via www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
