Robert G. "Bob" Crane

Robert Crane Obituary

Robert G. "Bob" Crane Battle Creek Robert G. "Bob" Crane, 72, of Battle Creek died at Battle Creek Health System Thursday, January 21, 2010. Bob was born on November 8, 1937 to Walter X. and Mary (Farrell) Crane, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Brooklyn where he graduated from Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception Prep School. Bob received his Bachelors of Arts from St. Peters College in New Jersey. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Bob was employed by Federal Home Life Insurance Company, transferring to Battle Creek in 1976. He retired as a financial advisor from American Express Company in 2001. Bob married Peggy Doran at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Brooklyn on May 15, 1965. Surviving are his wife Peggy; children, Tom (Kim) Crane of Davison, MI, Bill (Karene) Crane of Rockford, MI, Alicia (Brent) Kuckkan of Lafayette, IN, Kate (Steve) Paul of Granger, IN and Eileen (Bob) Gibson of Warren, MI; and grandchildren, Lauren, Sally, Abbie and Morgan Crane; Kyle, Mitchell and Aubree Crane; Ben, Gretchen and Kaitlyn Kuckkan; Logan, Levi and Peyton Paul; and Jake, Jenna and Anastasia Gibson. Bob was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Pat Crane. Bob was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church. He was an avid reader, enjoyed making model ships, wintering in Gulf Shores, AL and was a St. Louis Cardinal fan. His wife, children and grandchildren were his greatest joy in life. At the request of the family, friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, where they will be received 1:00-3:30 p.m. Saturday and then on Sunday 1:00-3:00 and 5:00-7:00 p.m., where the Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Philip Catholic Church 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2010. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1655 McGill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604-1299 or the Food Bank of South Central Michigan, P.O. Box 408, Battle Creek, MI 49016-0408. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Crane

12 Entries

Sandy (Haan) Humes

January 26, 2010

~The Crane Family~
Mr. Crane was an amazing, honorable and proud man. I am so sorry for your huge loss. My thoughts, prayers and heart go out to you all.

Sarah (Parker) Jones and Family

January 26, 2010

Eileen and family,

We know how difficult it is to lose a loved one. We are very sorry and we will keep you in our prayers.

Tracy Summers-Miller

January 25, 2010

Mrs Crane,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort and peace soon through your loved ones. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Phillips

January 24, 2010

Dear Peggy and family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of your husband, father, and grandfather. We hope that you find comfort in one another and in the knowledge that Bob has joined his eternal Father in heaven.
Gary, Susan, Allison, and Tyler Phillips
(Tom & Kim's neighbors)

Sara Lige

January 24, 2010

My Thoughts and Prays go out to Bob's Family at this time of sorrow. What a wonderful Man you had. I cut Bob's hair for years at Suburban Barber Shop. He was always such a joy when he came in and always talked so highly of his wife and children. We will surely miss him. God Bless.

Bob & Lisa Downey

January 23, 2010

May you find love and comfort from family and friends during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
The Downeys~Bob, Lisa & Zachary

Kelley Holt

January 23, 2010

Peggy, My heart goes to you and your family.I may not have known Bob long,but he certainly touched my heart.He was a sweet man.I always enjoyed waiting on the two of you at Champ's. Again,I am very sorry about your loss.He will be missed.My prayers are with you.

Kathy/Courtney Klawieter

January 23, 2010

Bill,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Let Courtney know if there is anything she can do for you with the class.

Lindsay Faircloth

January 23, 2010

Mrs. Crane, our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your husband. We will miss seeing him when he would take his walks and waving to him as he returned home. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. If there is anything you need please don't hesitate to ask. We are just right next door :).

Travis and Lindsay Faircloth

Ange Brizendine

January 23, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Joan Smith (Morales)

January 23, 2010

My prayers go out to you and your family, Tom. I am saddened to hear of your loss. May God bless you all in your time of sorrow and may the angels follow you and take care of you through this difficult time.

Paula Fornell

January 23, 2010

Peggy,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Jim and I are so sorry. We are still in North Carolina and loving it. Give us a call some time 252-946-0320.
Love,
Jim and Paula Fornell

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