Richard E. Crawford, 84, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines. He was born on April 3, 1934, in Hampton, to Harry E. and Helen (Bootjer) Crawford.
Richard graduated from Hampton High School. He was united in marriage to Jean Crabb on April 4, 1954, at the Methodist Church in Chapin. Richard was a farmer, worked for the Chapin Elevator, and drove semi.
Richard was a former member of the Methodist Church in Chapin and was a current member of the Hampton United Methodist Church. He enjoyed traveling with his family, fishing with his grandchildren and helping others when in need.
Richard is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Jean Crawford of Hampton, daughter Linda and husband Darrell Weeter of Brecksville, Ohio, grandson Brian (Shannon) Muth of Decorah, granddaughter Sheri (Dallas) Nelson of Gilbert, grandson Matthew Muth of Austin, Texas, grandson Brett Weeter of Parma, Ohio, great-grandchildren Brooklynn, Austin, Dalton and Kloe Jean, brother Roger (Sheryl) Crawford, sister-in-law Connie Crawford, along with several nieces, nephews, and extended relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harry a...[more]