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Ryan Lane Crusius
May 11, 1978 - Dec. 16, 2022
BLOOMINGTON - Ryan Lane Crusius, age 44, of Bloomington IL, passed away at 11:45 PM on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal IL.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at First Christian Church, Bloomington, IL. A public Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Bloomington Country Club with a time of sharing at 4 :00 PM. Private family inurnment will be at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, IL.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to his daughter Kendra Trummer's Education Fund. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL.
Ryan was born May 11, 1978 in Normal, IL the son of Richard "Rich" L. and Karen L. (Mercier) Crusius, they survive of Bloomington, IL.
Also surviving is his daughter, Kendra Lane Trummer, Lombard, IL; brother, Thomas "T.J." (fiance Stacy Walker) Crusius, Heyworth, IL; niece, Tara Crusius, Heyworth, IL; and a very special friend, Sara Donovan Punke, Normal, IL.
Ryan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Burt and Mary Lou Mercier and Lloyd and Jane Crusius.
Ryan graduated from University High School, Normal, IL. He attended, University of Illinois, Illinois State University and Heartland Community College.
He enjoyed fishing and was an avid sports fan, he was a very passionate St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan. He was larger than life and had a huge heart and was a friend to everybody he met.
For many years Ryan worked as a camp counselor and made an impact on youth and made lifelong friendships. He had a passion for helping others and loved working with kids. He had a long career in food and beverage service and spent many years bartending at Lucca Grill. He valued the family atmosphere and loved his regular customers and meeting new people. Ryan knew no stranger. He was passionate about his vegetable garden, nature and animals. Ryan also loved history, especially WWII and answering jeopardy questions. His wit and humor will be missed by all.
Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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Sandra Schaller
December 21, 2022
My condolences to all the family, but particularly his daughter, Rich, Karen, and T.J. I remember fondly our time together on Knollcrest Court. My first time meeting Ryan was memorable, as I was planting some flowers around the post light when he rode up to me, dropped his bike on some of the flowers, and started asking me a million questions. He was most disappointed when he found out we didn´t have children. I dubbed him our own sweet Dennis the Menace after that meeting. After that I have many good memories of Ryan (and T.J.) doting on John and Jeff. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing.
Cynthia Karr
December 21, 2022
Praying for your family at this difficult time. God bless.
Deke
December 20, 2022
I will miss you, Cuz. Nobody gave me such a hard time about being a Cubs fan as you did. BUT it was always good-natured stuff. Somehow, I think this is your way of not having to watch the Cardinals with a Cub catcher behind the plate! I will miss you and love you. I'll be seeing you....
Thomas Ocheltree
December 20, 2022
Rich and Karen
So sorry to hear of Ryan´s passing. We are thinking and praying for you and family.
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John and Carol Scher
December 20, 2022
So so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you Karen, Rich, and family.
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