Robert Crawford

Name: Visitation
Start: 08/12/2025 11:00 AM
End: 08/12/2025 01:00 PM
Location: Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home

April 14, 1941 — August 7, 2025

Robert B. Crawford, 84, of La Place, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025 at Imboden Creek Living Center.

Visitation will be 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home in Cerro Gordo. Burial will be Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, IL.

Robert was born April 14, 1941 in Macomb, the son of John Robert and Lavelle (Brooks) Crawford. He married Susan Sloan on June 15, 2001. He was well known as the phone guy in La Place. Robert worked for many years with GTE and then as an independent contractor installing and repairing phone lines. He enjoyed racing and had his own race car. Robert also enjoyed shooting and was an avid sports fan, especially the Chicago Cubs.

Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Susan; children: Bob (Jeanie) Crawford, Sue (Kevin) Baurer, Cris (Bob) Becker, and Jeff Crawford; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson and an infant son.

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