Benjamin Edward Crabb

ELIZABETHVILLE - Benjamin Edward Crabb, age 88, of Elizabethville, PA, died March 16, 2023 at home on his farm.
He was born on January 22, 1935 in Freeport, IL, son of the late Goldie Klinger-Crabb-Maurer & Edward Crabb.
He lived in Lena, IL prior to moving to Loyalton, PA.
He was a farmer and truck driver (for Shaffer Trucking, Mainliner, Food Rite and Super Rite).
Ben was a lifelong Cubs fan and enjoyed antique farm tractors and equipment. He was a member of numerous antique tractor clubs and traveled to many shows locally and throughout the Midwest. He was a lifetime member of the Reliance Hose Co. #1, Gratz Fire Company and a member of the Ashlar Lodge #570 F&AM, Lykens.
He was affiliated with Immanuel United Methodist Church, Loyalton and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Berrysburg.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Molly (Stoneroad) Crabb of Elizabethville, his children Judy Crabb (Thomas) McGarvey, Cindy Crabb (Terry), Robert (Jayne) Crabb of Elizabethville, Susan Crabb (Ron) Dawson of Louisville, KY. Grandchildren Steve Welker, Andrew Welker, Ryne Crabb, Jena Crabb. Great Grandchildren Brock and Cale Welker, Cora Welker, Makayla, Hailey and Kaitlyn Crabb, Emerson and Hendrix Donnelly and a brother Daniel Crabb of Millersburg.
Visitation will be from 10AM to 11AM Wednesday March 22nd, 2023 at St John's Lutheran Church, Berrysburg. Services will follow at 11:00AM, with Rev. Tom Bruner officiating. A masonic funeral will be held immediatly prior to the church service. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elizabethville.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Ben's memory to Immanuel United Methodist Church, Loyalton, Main Street, Lykens PA 17048 or St John's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 270, Berrysburg, PA 17005.
Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.