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Robert Crabill Obituary

Robert E. Crabill

Robert E. Crabill, 76, of Tiffin, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital.

Bob was born Jan. 25, 1946, in Tiffin, to the late Robert R. and Mary (Buskirk) Crabill. He married Karen (Feasel) on Dec. 23, 1966, in Tiffin, and she survives in Tiffin.

Survivors include his children, Robert A. (Ellen) Crabill of Orlando, Florida, and Debra (Shawn) Gibson of Tiffin; seven grandchildren, Kyle (Maddie Wallace) Wertz, Dylan (Taylor Werling) Wertz, Austin Zoeller, Jack and Emily Crabill, and Chloe and Camryn Gibson; brother, Kenneth P. (Patsy) Crabill of Tiffin; and two sisters, Ruth Owings of Westerville and Barbara (Mike) Cleary of Pine Mountain, California.

Bob was a life-long farmer and also retired from Clinton Township. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church and a 1963 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. Bob was a United States Navy veteran, serving during Vietnam.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, John D. and Thomas B. Crabill.

There will be private family services at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with military rites being rendered by United Veterans Council. Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Aug. 16, 2022.

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Ed Martin

August 18, 2022

So sorry to hear of Roberts passing. A very good man. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace Robert.

Jeffrey Gillam

August 17, 2022

My condolences to the family of Robert. He was a fellow Columbian class graduate and I will always remember his warm smile. May he rest in eternal peace.

Mary Crumrine Watson

August 15, 2022

Bob was a good guy. He was kind and could empathize and took good care of his family and friends. He will be sorely missed. Gone Too Soon. I will pray for strength from God himself for Karen and her family as they travel this path and ask for God to give them comfort in this time of loss.

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