Cdr. David Allen Crandall

Cdr. David Allen Crandall, US Navy (Retired) passed away on April 28, 2025. He was born in Aberdeen, Maryland to Walter Midkiff Crandall JR (US Army Retired) and Mildred Ottilie (nee Mancl) Crandall. He is survived by his wife Lisa Rundles Crandall, daughter Zoë A. Crandall of Pensacola, FL and son Maximilian A. Crandall of Hino Japan, sister Elizabeth Imler (Norman Imler) of Vienna, VA, brother Walter Crandall III (Susan Crandall) of Fountain Valley, CA, and many nephews and nieces. David is predeceased by his brother Robert Crandall (Karen Crandall) of Germantown, TN. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire, Dave completed flight training in Pensacola, FL., and went on to spend 25 years as an NFO in the S3 Viking. Flying on and off the aircraft carriers was his favorite part of that life. He and Lisa loved to travel and were happy living in four states and Japan during the Navy phase of their 37 year marriage together. He was honored to be a third generation veteran, serving his country with great pride. While raising his children, Dave coached soccer, softball, and baseball for many years. He also changed uniforms to help lead Boy Scout Troop 208 of Huntingdon Valley, PA. His last job was teaching NJROTC in Allentown, PA, before retiring to the Pocono Mountains. Dave loved animals and nature. His hobbies included fishing, kayaking, hiking and gardening- but the highlight of his life, in addition to being the best friend and husband of Lisa, was being a father to his children. He will be remembered as a quiet, kind and patient man with the driest humor and quickest wit possible. He was loved by all. No services are scheduled at this time. The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209 Brodheadsville, has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.kresgefuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Cdr. David, please visit our floral store.