Robert Crow
November 24, 1943 ~ December 10, 2013
Robert Eugene Crow, 70, of Highmore, SD, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at his home in Highmore surrounded by family.
A Celebration of his Life will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2014 at the Church of Christ, Highmore with Pastor Max Kelley officiating.
Those arrending the service are asked to bring a packet of flowers for the family to plant in Bob's garden in his memory.
Robert Eugene Crow was born on November 24, 1943 to Robert T. and Bettie (Davis) Crow in Waterloo, IA. He attended Valley High of Elgin, IA and following graduation he continued at the Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA. He became a high school teacher of math, science, and physics. Robert married Linda Hackmann on December 28, 1965 at Elgin, IA.
Robert enjoyed gardening, reading, carpentry, music, fishing, cooking, camping and traveling. He especially loved his flower garden. He was a Cub Scout leader for the Boy Scouts of America in Victor, IA for several years. He was a member of Highmore Church of Christ where he served on the mission board. He also published a paper for the Iowa Academy of Science.
His teaching career took him to several places in Iowa, such as, Cylinder, Emmetsburg, Olin, and Victor. Later in 1994, he moved to South Dakota where he lived at Stephan, Fort Thompson, and Highmore.
While living in South Dakota, he taught at Crow Creek High School, Harrold Schools, and the After School Program at Highmore Elementary. He was back at Crow Creek High School when he needed to resign due to his illness. He was a gentle man who cared for his students like family.
Grateful to have shared in his life was his wife, Linda of Highmore; children: Carlin Crow of Wichita, KS, Holli (Mark) Oberheu of Denver, IA, Jeremy (LeAnne) Crow of Nixa, MO, Heidi (Jason) Lavender of Wichita, KS, Heather (Eric) Trefz of Highmore, and Cameron (Erika) Crow of Olathe, KS; 14 grandchildren; four brothers and one sister; nieces, and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert T. Crow and Bettie (Davis) Crow.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Robert’s arrangements.
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Crow Family,
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May Bob rest in peace.
Carrie, Jim, Carson & Carly
Our prayers are with you..glad his suffering is ended..we know God had given you all strength to endure and He will comfort you now. .. God bless you all.
The Days
I heard “Even thought they are not with us, does not mean we stop loving them.” They are forever eched in our hearts. May Gods hand give you peace at this time.
My prayers are with you.
Edith Wheelhouse
Linda and family,
Marvin Cordes texted me yesterday about Bob. He joined Marilyn Carpenter. They must have been so surprised to see each other! Loved our Victor years and today the memories flow. Celebrate Bob’s life and joy in gathering together. He will be missed but one day we will all be together again…Linda and Marv
So sorry for the loss of Bob
Our thought and Prayers are with you
Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us every day. Unseen unheard but always near. So loved so missed so very dear.
Sending all our love and prayers to you and your family Heather!
Bob was a gentle man. To his family, sorry for your loss. Blessings to all of you, I am sure is enjoying heaven.
So sorry to hear of Mr. Crow’s passing. He was my favorite teacher and a good person. My sincere sympathy goes out to the family.
He shaped a lot of “math minds” in his lengthy career. We just talked about him at our 40th class reunion.
With sympathy,
Fritz
Mr. Crow,
You were a good man whose impact on others is immeasurable.
I grew up with Bob. He was one of the good guys. Our prayers are with you Linda and your children.
Tom & Liv Sniffin
Dear Family
We were saddened to hear that Bob
had passed away. May God give
you all strength in your time of
sorrow. We have nothing but good
memories of Bob. He was a very nice
friend and classmate. God’s blessings. Garry and Pat
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Revelation 21:4 make this promise, it says: ” And he (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” What a beautiful promise, we all look forward, from our loving Creator, (Jehovah God, Psalm 83:18). May the God of peace be with you and your family.
Sincerely Yours,
Brandy Molina