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JAY CROZIER Obituary

JAY L. CROZIER, 76, of Ossian, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center under the care of Family Life Care Hospice. Born Jan. 16, 1939, he was a son of the late Francis and Martha (Leimenstoll) Crozier. He drove truck for over 40 years in various capacities. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 414. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, NASCAR, and IU basketball. He was especially proud of his four granddaughters. Surviving family include his wife, Sharon; children, Kevin (Marci) Crozier and Kathy (Ron) Leman; granddaughters, Courtney, Jaylee (Logan), Casey, and Jori (Trey); and sister, Wanetta (Carl) West. He was also preceded in passing by his siblings, Vernon, Lester, Melvin, and Wanda; and half siblings, Arthur and Noami. Family and friends are invited to remember and celebrate Jay's life from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at New Hope Lutheran Church, 8824 N. State Road 1, Ossian. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Family Life Care Hospice, Berne or Steve Kelly Cancer Relief Foundation, Bluffton. Arrangements by Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, Ossian. To leave condolences, please visit elzey-patterson-rodak.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 20, 2015.

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Melinda (Shutt) Foreman

August 26, 2015

Sharon Ann, I just now saw the passing of Jay. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.

Pastor Kenny Speakman

August 22, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family and friends in our prayers.

Tim Long

August 22, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. His legacy is a great one, and that is shown from the greatness of the family. We are with you in this difficult time. The IOM Family sends our condolences.

BLAINE&JANE IMEL FAMILY

August 22, 2015

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!

Lita Iatarola

August 20, 2015

I am deeply saddened for the loss of Jay! He is a big part of our family and will be truly missed always, especially the holidays! May God give him peace in heaven and his family peace on earth. With Love Always.....

Wil and Linda Babcock

August 20, 2015

Our thoughts are on you and your loss. May peace come to you in your grief.

susan Schafer

August 20, 2015

Sharon, I was saddened to read of Jay's death. It's been many, many years since we last saw each other...in your house in Uniondale when I came over with Linda. Praying God's loving arms to carry you through the days ahead. Susan (Rupel) Schafer.

The Spiritual Care Dept. Franciscan St. Margaret Health

August 20, 2015

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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