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Daniel Crabtree Obituary
1954 - 2020
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Daniel "Danny" William Crabtree on Saturday, July 4, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Danny was born on May 14, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. Danny graduated from Northland High School in 1972 and worked on the Railroad for 40 years. He retired in 2014 from Norfolk Southern as a Mechanical Supervisor/Working Gang Leader, where he made many lifelong friends and is remembered for his great sense of humor. A loving father of Daniel II (Rachel), Joseph (Megan), Casey, and Adam (Jean) Crabtree. Proud grandfather of Blake, Grace, Katie, Will, Audrey, Michaela and Vincent. Brother to Mike, Mark (Jennifer), John (Mindy) Crabtree, many nieces and nephews, aunt Virginia Kerin and several cousins. Preceded in death by mother Katherine (Kerin) Crabtree, father William Crabtree, and sister-in-law Kay Crabtree. He was a strong patriarch, a fighter, a great friend, generous, funny, and always there to help. He loved sports, especially Buckeye football, sitting in the sun, working on his yard, garden, deck, garage, and basement. He loved movies and music, spontaneous hat parties, making up games for his grandkids, giving them snacks and keeping them safe. His favorite times were just being outside on a nice day in the sun listening to music and hanging with family, especially his grandson Blake who was his best buddy. His spirit will live on through his family and everything he taught us. Thanks to many neighbors and friends who checked in on the "garage guy" / "tan man". "It smells like updog."
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Susan seitz giroux
July 3, 2023
Well Danny and his buddies pulled the fire alarm at Northland HS. It got them all moved to different schools. I think Danny ended up at Brookhaven. Those boys were a hoot
Susan Giroux
October 11, 2020
Danny was my first crush in high school. We were both very shy. We flirted and teased. About a year ago I reached out to him. He responded. I am so very sorry. He obviously was a good dad and grandpa
Jennifer Harned
July 28, 2020
I am very sorry for your loss. We are neighbors with "tan man" however, my 4 year old son called Danny Mr. Rogers. He told him he was a nice neighbor so that is why he is Mr. Rogers. Danny told him, "you can call me whatever you want buddy!" From that moment on, they were good friends! We will miss his smile and quick hello on our walks and him waving at us as we drive by his house! He was a very kind person! We will be praying for your family!
Pattie Hipsher
July 15, 2020
e have lost such a wonderful person. His everyday waves as I ride by in my car.
Dan was such a kind person, as I stopped to talk while taking walks. My prayers and thoughts are with his Family and Friends.
Danny Harper
July 12, 2020
I am very sorry for your loss, Danny was a great guy. We went to school together and stayed in touch until recently.
Sincerely,
Robert Turgeon
July 11, 2020
I'm saddened to read of Danny's passing. I pray that Danny's family finds comfort in the memories of the his love that still surrounds them.
john e carlson
July 10, 2020
Many good times. laughs and memories my friend. RIP
Dan Garrick
July 10, 2020
To the Crabtree Family
On behalf of the students, faculty, administration and alumni of Saint Francis DeSales High School please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
The greatest legacy a person can have in the world is found in their family and friends. In this regard Danny made our world a far better place. May each of you find strength through the prayers of those who love you.
Please know that our community holds you in prayer during these difficult days. Eternal Life be granted to him O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Peace and God's Blessings
Dan Garrick
Principal
Saint Francis DeSales High School
Chuck Stiltner
July 9, 2020
ll see you on the other side, RIP my friend.
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