Cheryl Minnich

Cheryl Anne Minnich, 72, of Portland passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her residence. She was born Jan. 31, 1952, in Union City to Robert and Betty (Martin) Bias.
She had worked at CTS, was a waitress at Bearcreek Farms and Amishville and was owner of Pizza King in Geneva. Most recently, she worked for her son as a vehicle interior detailer. She liked playing bingo, loved to read, collected anything angel-related and loved spending time with her family. She was a devout Catholic attending St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Nikki (Troy) Smith of Celina, Ohio; three sons, Neil (Sherri) Pogue; and Travis (Ashley) Minnich, both of Geneva; and Wes (Helen) Minnich of Bluffton; two brothers, Terry Bias of Ft. Recovery, Ohio; and Jerry Bias of Salamonia; sister, Sandra (Tom) Rammel of Coldwater, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Erika Caudill; Amber Steinecker; Dylan Smith; Cameron Pogue; Ramsey Pogue; Deven Minnich; Dana Minnich; Kinsley Pennington; and Nicholas Minnich; and several great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Hoover; father, Robert Bias; step-father, John Hoover; and brother, Ronnie Bias.
A celebration of life service will be held Sunday April 7 from 3-6 p.m. at Pizza King of Geneva.
Memorials may be made to Jay County Cancer Society or Stillwater Hospice.
Arrangements provided by Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland. Online condolences may be made at www.baird-freeman.com.