Verle E. Crafton

October 13, 2020

Rowan, Iowa

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October 13, 2020

Rowan, Iowa

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Verle E. Crafton Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2020-10-16T15:00:00
End: 2020-10-16T16:00:00
Location: Ewing Funeral Home – Belmond

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Verle E. Crafton of Rowan, Iowa, who passed away on October 13, 2020, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Crafton and Lois Crafton (Steffens); his children, Randall, Barbara and James; and his sister Mary Ann Rogers.

He is survived by: his former wife Patricia Ketchum; his wife Pat Crafton of Rowan; his daughter DeAnn Crafton (Greg) of Rowan; his daughters-in-law, Jolene Crafton and JoAnn Crafton; his grandchildren, Jennifer Scott (Steve), Adam Cross (Jennifer), Jason Crafton (Amber) and Matthew Crafton; his brothers, Donald Crafton (Shirley), Harry Hall (Faye) and David Hall (Joann); and his brother-in-law Gene Ketchum. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Those in attendance will be asked to follow social distancing guidelines and encouraged to wear a face covering.

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October 14, 2020

Michele Ketchum sent flowers

“In loving memory of Verle E. Crafton, May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.”

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October 14, 2020

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“In loving memory of Verle E. Crafton, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. He will be missed by all of Rowan. His book about Rowan is something that will leave a legacy among other things that he had done. I will never forget his kindness.”

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Ewing Funeral Home – Belmond
111 Luick's Ln S, Belmond, IA 50421

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