Robert W. Crum

1927 - 2018

Robert W. Crum
August 13, 1927 - Died

Robert W. Crum was born to Guy and Nellie Crum in Chappell, NE. His Dad passed at age 53 and Bob dropped out of school for a year to help the family still living at home. He joined the Navy and served 3 years which helped him mature he said. His training as a radioman in the service was good but his heart was in becoming a fireman. He passed the test with flying colors, to do a job he enjoyed every day of his 24 years of service in Denver before retiring. He and his wife Doris (Morell) deceased, had 3 sons, Arthur, David, and Dale who still reside in Denver. He proudly watched his grandchildren, g-grandchildren and later his stepchildren in CA as their families matured. He loved the vacation trips he took with his children. Bob's spiritual life deepened and he and 2 firefighter friends organized the Fellowship of Christian Firefighters organization, which is still growing with an international outreach. Following retirement, he became a full-time chaplain of 600 retired firefighters. He is survived by his children and wife Charlotte, whom he married in 2007 and moved to Bakersfield, CA. She says he was a gift of happiness to her in her senior years. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 17, 10:30 a.m. at Redemption Church Chapel, 48 Manor St.