Gale Lowaine Minich, age 86, of Clarion, passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh on April 30, 2016 following an accident in his home. He was born at home on the family farm in Porter Township, Clarion County, on January 25, 1930 to Faye (McMaster) and Carson Lowaine Minich. His twin brother did not survive childbirth. He married the former Ruth Ann Angehr on July 31, 1958, and she survives. Gale loved farming. He and his dad worked the family farm, milking cows, raising animals and potatoes until health limitation necessitated a change. He then owned and managed Baskin-Robbins in Clarion for fifteen years. In retirement, he enjoyed caning chairs, drinking coffee with friends, attending public auctions, and spending time with his family and extended family. He believed that his five hip replacements should be a "world record." He was a faith-filled man; an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. He was also a member of the New Bethlehem Masonic Lodge #522 and the Coudersport Consistory. In addition to his wife, Ruth Ann, he is survived by a daughter, Robin Minich, of Pittsburgh, and her friend John Davis, of Baltimore, MD. He is also survived by a sister, Lelia Males and her husband Julian, of New Bethlehem, and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Ortz) Minich and Pearl (Bowersox) Minich, of New Bethlehem, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, H. Eugene and Susanne Burns, of Clarion. He will also be missed by the families of his nieces and nephews, Clifton and Elaine Sherry, Randy and Deby Males, Jerry and Lori Neiswonger, Jody and Michele Males, David and Mabel Minich, Danny and Cecelia Minich, Brian and Susan Dinger, Donny and Susan Minich, Fred and Jenny Burns, Scott and Angelia Burns, and Paul and Elise Pasles. In addition to his parents and infant brother, Gale was preceded in death by his daughter, Beth "Betsy" Minich, and brothers, Robert Minich and Darl Minich. Memorial donations may be made to the Permanent Memorial Endowment Fund of the First Presbyterian Church, 700 Wood Street, Clarion PA 16214 (www.clarionfirstpresby.org). Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street in Clarion where the family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday. A Masonic service will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. An additional visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 700 Wood Street in Clarion with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday with Mr. Rex Munsee presiding. Interment will be in Leatherwood Cemetery, Porter Township in Clarion County.