Robert Lewis "Bob" Crouse

1933 - 2017

Robert Lewis "Bob" Crouse, 83, Red Oak, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at the Red Oak Healthcare Community.
Bob was born Aug. 25, 1933, in Corning, the son of Clinton and Nellie (Brown) Crouse. He graduated from Corning High School in 1951 and started a long career in both the grocery business and the Iowa Army National Guard. He started his career working for Hy-Vee in Corning and later Safeway Stores. He married Maxine Stanbrough on Aug. 29, 1954, in Essex.
While working for Safeway, Bob and his family lived in many different communities, including Corning, Ottumwa, Essex and Red Oak on several occasions. Red Oak became their permanent home in 1965 where Bob worked for Safeway, Hunts Super Value, and No Frills, where he retired. He served many years in the Army National Guard, retiring in 1985.
He was a long-time, faithful and active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he served on many committees and was chairman of the men's group in the "old" church building. Bob also served the community in many capacities through the Chamber of Commerce, the Hospital Auxiliary as a courier, the Senior Citizens Center, Area Agency on Aging, the Red Oak Optimist Club where he served as a charter member and past president, and the American Red Cross, giving of himself over many years. After retirement, Bob and Maxine enjoyed many years wintering in Texas.
Preceding Bob in death were his parents; infant sister, Joylou; sister, DeLoma Hogue; and granddaughter, Elizabeth "Libby" Hill.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Crouse of Red Oak; children, Rhonda Mannasmith and husband Larry of Maryville, Mo.; Brent Crouse of Ft. Collins, Colo.; Angela Hill and husband Christopher of Liberty, Mo.; and Dan Crouse and wife Karen of Red Oak; grandchildren, Vanessa Parsons and husband Tye of Maryville; Hilary Simmons and husband Ian of Omaha; Jason Crouse of Red Oak; Mariah Crouse of Council Bluffs; Kristopher Hill of Spokane, Wash.; Cameron Hill and wife Jessica of Lee's Summit, Mo.; and SueAnn Crouse, Michael Crouse, and Nicholas Crouse of Red Oak; great grandchildren, Lucy, Ellie, Cora, Kyler, and Avery; brother, Larry Crouse of Norcross, Ga.; sisters-in-law, Elaine Woodyard of Georgia; Karen Ahrens and husband Bob; Donna Currie; Beverly McGargill and husband Luke; and Kathy Stanbrough of Shenandoah; brother-in-law, Bob Stanbrough and wife Bernadette of Shenandoah; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Burial will be at a later date at the Essex Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.