Name of Deceased: Robert E. (Bob) Crutcher
Date of Death: February 21, 2013
Place of Death: Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS
Date of Birth: July 10, 1947 in Olney, TX
Parents Name: William E. & Alwana (Weatherbee) Crutcher
OBITUARY INFORMATION
After graduating from Hoisington High School in 1966 he attended Wichita Automotive School, then after graduation he was drafted into the US Army serving in the Vietnam War.
On July 9, 1971 he married Donita Bahr of Hoisington where they resided until his death.
In 2008 he retired after 22 years with the City of Hoisington Power Plant.
He loved his grandchildren, as well as an avid lottery crossword player, loved to go to casinos, was a sportsman, NASCAR fan & loved restoring old cars in his time. He was a member & trustee of the VFW Post 7428 Hoisington, member and former steward of IBEW Local Union 304, member and past president of the Central Kansas Wildlife Club of Hoisington and former Webelos Leader of Cub Scout Pack 113 of Hoisington. He supported POW-MIA.
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He is survived by his wife of the home, his mother of Hoisington, two sons Travis Crutcher and wife Carla of Clay Center and Tyler Crutcher and wife Caicey of Hoisington. He is the proud grandfather of four grandchildren Madeline and Will Crutcher of Clay Center and Claire and Christine Crutcher of Hoisington. Also survived by his pet companion Mac. Also surviving are his siblings Dianne Scott of Hoisington, Wynee Weatherbee of Manhattan and William F. “Bill” Crutcher of Hoisington.
He is preceded in death by his father William E. Crutcher and nephews Brian Scott and Jordon Boor.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Time of Service: 10:30 am
Place of Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. Kris Brinlee
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas with military honors conducted by VFW Post 7428, American Legion Post 286, and Fort Riley
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, with family receiving friends from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, February 25, 2013 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Hoisington Ambulance Equipment Fund or Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net
