Rowland Grant "Pat" Crummer

Beloved Husband and Father Rowland Grant “Pat” Crummer, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois, while in his home surrounded by his family, made a peaceful transition into Spirit on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 4:09 pm.

Known for his beautiful quick witted sense of humor, Pat was born December 12, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Raymond Andrew and Lola Naomi Brooks Crummer. He married Phyllis Jane Good on September 15, 1951 in Galesburg. She survives.

Also surviving are his two daughters, Leslie Williams of Chicago, Illinois, Rev. Kelli Jareaux of Washington, DC; his nephew who was raised as a son, Keith (Maria) Barker of Chino, California, and his niece who was raised as a daughter, Cynthia (Wickie) Lyons of Fredericksburg, Virginia; two sisters, Ada May Matthews and Jane Ann Eason both of Aurora, Colorado; several nieces and nephews, his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Means of Galesburg, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Raymond Crummer.

Pat served in the US Army during WWII.

He worked as a line crane operator for Butler Manufacturing for 40 years, after graduating from Galesburg High School. He was a member and a trustee of the Allen Chapel AME Church. He enjoyed reading, bowling and spending time with his family, especially his wife Phyllis.

Funeral services are scheduled for Noon Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Kelli Jareaux and Deacon Michael Crummer will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00-12:00 pm Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Allen Chapel AME Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com or mailed to Hinchliff-Pearson-West, 1070 W. Fremont Street, Galesburg Illinois 61401.