Joseph M. Minard

Joseph M. Minard (January 5, 1932 – January 17, 2022) was an American politician from West Virginia. A Democrat, he was a member of the West Virginia Senate, representing the 12th district from 1990 until 1994, and again from 1998 until 2013. He was a Delegate in the West Virginia House of Delegates from his appointment in 1983 through 1990. Minard was also the President Pro Tempore of the West Virginia Senate. He died on January 17, 2022, at the age of 90.^[1]

Joseph M. Minard
Minard in 2004
Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 12th district
In office December 1, 1998 – January 9, 2013
Preceded by	Rebecca I. White
Succeeded by	Samuel J. Cann, Sr.
Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 13th district
In office December 1, 1990 – December 1, 1994
Preceded by	Jay Wolfe
Succeeded by	Mike Oliverio
Personal details
Born	(1932-01-05)January 5, 1932 Clarksburg, West Virginia
Died	January 17, 2022(2022-01-17) (aged 90)
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Clarksburg, West Virginia
Alma mater	West Virginia University
Occupation	Businessman
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army