Michael Allen Crabtree

Michael Allen Crabtree obituary

Michael Allen Crabtree

Michael Crabtree Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Summers Funeral Home on Dec. 9, 2025.
MICHAEL ALLEN CRABTREE, age 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Cedarvale Commons Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, while surrounded by his loving family. His death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born on May 27, 1965 in Greenfield, Ohio to Wendell and Ruth (Johnson) Crabtree. He lived most of his life in New Holland. He enjoyed basketball and loved all his friends he made at Cedarvale Commons, where he received excellent care for the last five years.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Wendell Crabtree; maternal grandparents, Wilgus and Mary Lou (Bryant) Johnson; paternal grandparents, Clyde and Kathryn (Reisinger) Crabtree; brother, Jeff Crabtree; and brother-in-law, Jerry Grooms.

Survivors include his mother, Ruth Crabtree; his sisters, Linda Grooms, and Becky Crabtree; niece, Kari Jones; and nephews, Scott Dailey, and Kory Walters.

"Mikey" will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at Summers Funeral Home, the date will be announced later this week.

Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com

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