Gerald W. "Jerry" Crumrine, 83, of Ogallala, NE, formerly of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012, surrounded by his family, at WEL-Life in Ogallala. Jerry was born August 10, 1929, at Jewell, Kansas. Jerry was the son of George Alonzo & Catherine Elizabeth (Crouch) Crumrine.
Jerry is survived by: his wife, of 62 years, Anna Crumrine of Ogallala, NE.; son & daughter-in-law, Rod & Lisa Crumrine of Grand Island, NE.; daughters & sons-in-law, Diane & David Krajewski of Ogallala, NE. and Debra & Joel Sanders of Ogallala, NE.; brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence & Lois Crumrine of St. Paul, NE.; sister & brother-in-law, Clara Jo & Bob Lewis of Grand Island, NE.; grandsons and spouses, Dan & Christine Krajewski, Dustin & Nola Krajewski, Dean & Becca Krajewski, Darin Krajewski, John Crumrine and fiancé Joni Duren, Jason & Kristen Crumrine, and Jeff Crumrine; Great grandchildren, Hunter & Conner Krajewski, Marek & Weston Krajewski, Nevaeh & Daelyn Krajewski.
Jerry grew up in Greeley, Elba, St. Paul and Shelton. He graduated from Dannebrog High School in 1948. Jerry married Anna Mortensen on September 4, 1950, at Grand Island, NE. He entered the U. S. Marine Corps on February 15, 1952, and served until his honorable discharge on February 14, 1954. After his discharge he returned to Grand Island. He began working at Chicago Lumber Company as a janitor and later worked in the bookkeeping department. He advanced to assistant manager in 1962 and in 1978 was appointed manager. He was knowledgeable in all aspects of the contract/construction industry. Jerry retired from Chicago Lumber Co. in 1995. He was a master craftsman, continuing his passion for woodworking in his backyard shop, crafting hope chests, benches, shelves, flag cases and many other items for family, friends and businesses. He gifted his shop tools to his children and grandchildren for them to take care of and use. He enjoyed traveling with Anna in their motor home and was a fan of country music.
Jerry was a past member of the Lion's Club, Liederkranz, Sertoma and VFW.
Jerry was preceded in death by: parents; sister, Anna Belle Whitehead and nephew Steve Crumrine.
Burial was in the Grand Island City Cemetery, Grand Island, NE. Military honors will be provided by the United Veterans Honor Guard the U.S. Marines Corp Honor Team.
Family Members
Parents
George Alonzo Crumrine
1901–1972
Catherine E Crouch Crumrine
1910–1995
Half Siblings
Anna Belle Crumrine Whitehead
1919–2005
