Nathan Minner
Nathan Minner left this earth on August 21, 2022, to join his beloved wife of 79 years, Dolly Louise and his two daughters, Barbara L. Parrett and Constance L. Lavery in heaven.
Nathan was born on November 2, 1924 in Greensboro, MD, to the late Earl and Cora Minner. He was one of 11 children.
Nathan enlisted at the age of 17 in the U.S. Navy. He was an Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class and served stateside and in the Pacific theater in WWII. He moved to PA with his family after that and started his career with Burton O. Smith Greenhouses in Kennett Square, PA., which lasted 40 years. His final employment was with Longwood Gardens where he was a Head Gardner in the greenhouses. In 1988, Nathan and Dolly retired to Harrington, DE., to enjoy their time. In 2017, they moved to Huntington, IN. to be closer to their family. He was an avid gardner and he was on Honor Flight Northeast Indiana in 2019.
Nathan was a lifetime member of the VFW, 32nd Degree Mason, Lion's Club, American Legion, and Scottish Rite.
Nathan is survived by daughter, Deborah (Robert) Pearson of Huntington, IN.; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Future services to be planned.
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