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1932
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2017
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Robert Crumb Obituary
Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He touched many people throughout his life. We all have fond memories of the farm.
He was born, Sept. 11, 1932, in Utica, the son of Alex and Ida Durgee Crumb. Bob received his education in Clinton schools. He married Linda Hagues in 1956. Mr. Crumb was a lifelong dairy farmer. He was a trustee of the Lairdsville United Methodist Church, a life member of the Clinton and Verona Fire Departments, and Past Master of the former Clinton Lodge F&AM (now Clinton-Hampton Lodge No. 347 F&AM).
He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Cindy (Tom) Vollmer, Alan (Tammie) Crumb, Sue (John) Szkotak, and Gail (Gary) Whipple; grandchildren, Matt (Serenity) Vollmer, Phil (Sarah) Vollmer, Jay Vollmer, Jason and Tyler Crumb, Jeremy (Patrice) Kelly, Kyle and Alex Szkotak, and Andrew and Nicholas Whipple; great-grandchildren, Ely and Douglas; sister, Nancy (Ralph) Schmidt; additional loving family members, Carol Brower, Judy (Tom) McNaney, Stanley (Lynn) Hagues, and Walter (Shari) Hagues; and special friends, Zane and Raechelle Elliot (Nora). He was predeceased by Joyce and Roy Philo, and Bill Brower.
Calling hours are Tuesday, 4-7 p.m., at Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Whitesboro. Memorial services will be Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Lairdsville United MethodistChurch, 6925 State Route 5, Clinton. In lieu of flowers, please remember the church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Pat & Wally Johnson
April 5, 2017
Gail & family,
We were saddened to read of your Dad's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty Meneo
April 5, 2017
Linda and Family, Pat and I are sorry for your loss. Bob was a great man.
Joan Callahan Duerr
April 4, 2017
I am sad to hear of Bob's passing.My family shared many happy and fun times with Bob and Linda and their children At their farm. My prayers go to Linda and her family during this difficult time for them.
Brian Haggerty
April 4, 2017
Alan and Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I have always enjoyed our chats in the hallways when you would tell a story about times you spent with your dad and his words of wisdom for you. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Haggerty
Lisa Ellis
April 4, 2017
Gail.. so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family. Lisa Ellis
Theresa Kinsella
April 3, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Linda many hugs to you at this time. Theresa Scoones Kinsella
Shanna Ayers
April 3, 2017
Alan, Tammy and boys, I am so sad to hear about your Dad, Dad-in-law and Grandfather. Those who love us and those we love never go away. I hope you know that even during this dark time, Robert will always be with you in spirit.
I will keep your entire family in my thoughts and prayers.
April 3, 2017
Linda
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Fred Langford
Sharon Sprague
Mary Kay Porter
April 3, 2017
Linda, I am so sorry. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. May your memories give you comfort and may God give you peace. Mary Kay Porter
Tim & Colleen Moylan Family
April 2, 2017
We're sorry to learn of your dad's passing. We'll keep him and all of you in our prayers.
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