Carol Jean (Dickey) Minarik

Carol Jean (Dickey) Minarik, 72, passed away on May 6^th, 2023, at Rae Ann Nursing Home in Geneva, Ohio with her loving family by her side.

She was born on March 2^nd, 1951, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the daughter of Paul G. and Iva Joyce (Erickson) Dickey.

On October 16^th, 1976, Carol married the love of her life, Fred Minarik, they were blessed with forty-six years of marriage together.

Carol worked at Malin Veterinary office for many years and at Rae-Ann Nursing Home.

She enjoyed bowling, gardening and just absolutely loved all animals.  Carol’s life revolved around the love of her family.  She was a proud and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Fred; her loving children: Jimmy Minarik, Kelli (Jim) Rushton and Matt (Amanda) Minarik; her stepdaughter, Ruth (Mike) Partin; her grandchildren: Brandon Hart (Alexa), Nicholas Bruckman, Ashley Minarik and Kaitlynn Minarik and her great-grandchildren: Adleigh Hart, Nicholas Bruckman, Jr. and Penelope Minarik.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a son Frederick in infancy and her sister Darlene Vaughan.

In honor of Carol’s known wishes, there will not be any public services held.

An online obituary and a place to leave condolences can be found at www.czupfuneral.com.