James V. Minnich, 79, of Marshall, IL passed away 4:24 AM Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 at his home. He was born July 14, 1944 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Vernon and Dorothy Huey Minnich. He was a retired engineer from Western Paper at Terre Haute, IN. Surviving are his wife, Donna Medley Minnich; children, Stephanie (Tom) Baud, Christina Minnich, Deborah Catterson, Rebecca Minnich-Padgett, Robert (Miranda) Minnich, Jessica Minnich and Zachary Minnich; seventeen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; siblings, Eilene (Raymond) Thompson, Mary Ann Washburn, Kathy (David) Hibschman and Ruth (Gary) Wallace and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly. He was a graduate of Marshall High School, a hard working provider for his family and loved his family. Services in honor of his life will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, Oct. 17th at Pearce Funeral Home. Burial will be in the South Vigo "Black" Cemetery. Visitation will be 12 Noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the South Vigo Cemetery Association. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.