Larry R. Crouch

Larry R. Crouch,78, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away on January 21, 2020 at Stonecroft Health Campus, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on September 16, 1941 in Bloomington, IN to the late Wilbur and Anna (Sailor) Crouch. He attended Bloomington High School and went on to work at Master’s Welding, before going to work at Otis Elevator. While Larry was working for Otis, they sent him to trade school to become an electrician. He continued to work for Otis Elevator for several years. Later Larry went to work for Central Foundry in Bedford, where he stayed until he retired. Larry had a natural talent for fixing things and working with his hands. He loved to fly kites, ultra-lights, and hang gliders, some of which he built himself. He had a passion for adventure, and a love for the outdoors. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting, especially when he was able to do it with his family, which was the most important thing in his life, particularly his great- grandchildren who used to sleep with him in his recliner. Larry’s love, kindness, and adventurous spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed. Larry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Freeda Jane (Johnson) Crouch; children, Larry Crouch Jr. (Star Speas), Carla Robertson (Bill Speas), Jana Smith (Stan); sisters, Joann Hayes, Mildred Carter (Bob); step brother, Marvin Wilkerson (Loretta); grandchildren, Daniel Robertson (Trudi), Sara Cummins (Josh), Dena Robertson, Mitch Smith (Stefanie), Kim Smith; 23 great -grandchildren. Larry is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Crouch, sister, Mary Ann Goss; great- grandson, Dalton Minnick; and stepbrother, Bernie. Friends may visit from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 27 at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old State Rd. 37, Bloomington, IN 47401. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 27 at Allen Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Larry to the Alzheimer's Association, 50 E 91st St #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 or to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, Help Fight RA, 8815 Conroy Windermere Rd. Suite 309 Orlando, FL 32835. Online condolences, photos, and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Larry R. Crouch

September 16, 1941 - January 21, 2020