Mr. Frank E. Crocker, Galesburg Chapel
80, of Galesburg, Ill. died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Rosewood Care Center.
He was born May 6, 1932 in Sesser, Ill. the son of Claude L. and Martha McBride Crocker.
He married Esther Beckner. Later he married Doris Shepard.
He is survived by his son, Eugene Crocker of Michigan; his daughter, Pamela (Kevin) Webber of Galesburg and five grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and seven sisters.
Frank graduated from Monmouth High School in 1950. He served in the National Guard, later enlisting in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at Admiral/Maytag Corporation for 42 years, retiring in 1993. He was a union steward while working at Admiral/Maytag. He was a member of Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, bowling and fishing. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals. He took great pride in helping others.
Cremation was accorded. Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. James Ecklund will officiate. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 at the chapel. Private graveside service will be at Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Association, American Diabetes Association or Knox County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at h-p-w.com.
sorry to here about frank. I have known him for over 50 yrs and went camping in early yrs . My kids grew up with his kid’s . We did a lot back in the old days. Pam and Gene . I alway’s went to see frank when i was in galesburg. I now live in florida he will be missed delvin
We will miss you Grandpa! I have such fond memories of visiting you and Grandma, playing in your basement with all the cousins and the toys in the garage at family gatherings. Our sympathies are with you, Pam, and your family during this sorrowful time.
It was sad to hear about Frank’s passing. Dad and I were fortunate to have gotten to visit with him last year while in town for my Grandma Schisler’s funeral. He was a fun, vivacious man, never will forget his little snicker laugh. Always sounded like he had something up his sleeve. He’ll be missed for sure. Pam and Gene, so sorry for your loss.