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David Crumbaugh Obituary
David was born in Le Roy, Illinois on October 1,1951 to Wendell and Joreece Crumbaugh. After graduating from Le Roy High School in 1969, he attended Illinois State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 1973. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois in 1976 and began his law career at Winston & Strawn before joining Latham & Watkins, where he retired in 2017. He was acknowledged by his peers as an outstanding attorney in creditor, banking, and finance law.
After retiring, David continued his passion for Abraham Lincoln and Civil War history. He loved Lake Michigan, and said his best days were having a morning cup of coffee in Chicago and an evening glass of wine in Michigan.
He was generous with his time and resources, participating in community, education, and professional organizations:
- Illinois State University where David was inducted into the College of Arts and Science Hall of Fame in 2017. He established the Thomas Eimermann Professorship and the Thomas Eimermann Pre-Law Advisement Center in honor of his college mentor
- River Forest Community Center board of governors, serving as Chair for two of his seven years
- Hephzibah Children's Association where he was awarded their Heart of Gold Award in 2015
- Commercial Finance Association for 25 years, including work on the executive committee
- Career Transitions Center of Chicago, where he served as Chair, and for which he was awarded the Annual Legacy Award in 2017
He is survived by his three children whom he shared with his former wife, Kathleen Redpath of River Forest, IL: Brian Crumbaugh (Annalise), River Forest, IL; Lindsey Crumbaugh (Elliot Hayes), Decatur, GA; Kathryn Crumbaugh (Mark Viera), Rye, NY. He is also survived by his wife, Mary Jo Bollero and two stepchildren: Jason Carr (Jane), Salt Lake City, UT, and Rachel Carr, Chicago, IL.
He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, whom he loved dearly: Ramiel Dunn, Pirie Crumbaugh, Wesley Hayes, Grace Hayes, Theodore Viera, Henry Crumbaugh, and Elouise Carr.
He is also survived by his brother, Steven Crumbaugh (Bonnie) of Le Roy, IL, and his sister, Carol Vance of Lake Forest, IL.
Arrangements by Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Please feel free to leave a memory with the family online at www.starks-menchinger.com.
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Tamara Meacham Chavez
August 17, 2024
Oh Man. Dave was just a good, down to earth guy. I enjoyed working with him. He was one of the people I really did miss after leaving the firm. He offered such great advice when I had a question about farming (which I had a lot of) He'd give me some insider tips about living in the country. He was a true work bud and we had some laughs everytime he had to immediately return to his office after trying to leave in the evening because of a forgotten something or other. Once, I saw him try to sneak back because he knew I was waiting for what I called his "walk of shame." Oh, such good memories. Such a great man. I hope one day, I can bring him a cup of black coffee on the other side. What a real loss. RIP my friend. I know you will continue to do great things wherever you are.
Jeff Moran
August 17, 2024
Dave was truly one of a kind and his positive impact, and continuing positive impact, on the lives of the many people that he interacted with can´t be overstated ...Dave showed many of the people that he worked with (and really a generation of lawyers he trained!) that you can work hard but still remain a good guy and still do well...while Dave may no longer be here with us, his legacy and lasting positive impact, both professionally and personally, on the lives of the people that were fortunate enough to spend time with him will remain with us forever.
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