John L. Crowder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Becher - Kluesner Funeral Home, Inc. 812-482-4141 Dateline Jasper, Indiana John L. Crowder a fifty-year resident of Jasper and Dubois County passed away on Saturday, (September 20, 2003) at the Sagebrook Health Center in Cedar Park, Texas. He was born on January 3, 1926 at French Lick, Indiana; Parents; John E. and Rose (Overlin) Crowder. Married to Ruth J. Lannon of 52 years who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons; David Crowder, Cedar Park, TX J. Douglas Crowder, Tucson, AZ 4 grandchildren; David Jr., John Anthony, John Andrew and James E. Crowder. Also 4 great grandsons and 1 great granddaughter. He was a Scoutmaster of troop 183, Precious Blood Catholic Church for 19 years and a registered scouter with the Boy Scouts of America for 49 years. He served one year as President of Lincoln Trails District. Also a member of Dubois County Genealogical Society and the Dubois County Historical Society. He served 4 years on the Jasper City Council. He was a member of the George Rogers Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and has been certified for 5 patriots in the Revolutionary War. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, (September 29, 2003) at the Becher - Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper with a prayer vigil starting at 7:00 p.m. . Funeral services for John L. Crowder will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, (September 30, 2003) at St. Joseph Catholic Church with entombment in Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.