Obituaries

July 21, 1942 to September 5, 2024

FRANCESVILLE  - Gerald Glen “Jerry” Crozier, 82, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born July 21, 1942 in East Chicago, to the late Charles Glen and Dorothy Louise [Jones] Crozier. As a young boy, he enjoyed summers spent staying with family at Lake Shafer in Monticello. He graduated from George Rogers Clark High School in 1960. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving four years of active duty and two years in the reserves. On June 24, 1967, he married Elaine C. Sell in Whiting. She survives.

Jerry Crozier

He is also survived by:
Charles (Marci) Crozier, Monticello, Son
Katherine (Tom) Smith, La Porte, Daughter
Twin Granddaughters: Rachel and Amanda
Bonus Grandchildren: Gabe, Whitney, Harlee, Michelle, Derek, and Adam
8 Bonus Great-Grandchildren
John Crozier, Monticello, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Linda (Sonny) Volom, Sister
Rick (Dale) Crozier, Brother
Vincent and Leda [Hupke] Sell, In-Laws

Mr. Crozier retired from S & B Distributors after 20-plus years. After retirement, he worked as a custodian at St. John’s UCC in Michigan City, for many years. He and Elaine enjoyed their “second retirement” at their Lake Shafer home. He was a member of St. John’s UCC in Michigan City and St. James Salem UCC in Francesville. He served many years on the St. John’s Church Consistory and was active in many areas of church leadership in both congregations. He was also active at the state level of the United Church of Christ, serving on the Indiana-Kentucky Conference, including the Northwest Association and Western Association of the conference. He served many years as chairman of the board for the Merom Camp and Retreat Center in Merom, IN. He had a strong faith that sustained him throughout his life, allowing him to lead and serve others in the name of Jesus Christ. He enjoyed fishing, remodeling cottages and listening to old school country music. He was a model train enthusiast and collector. Additionally, he was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. Family was paramount to him and he cherished time spent together with them, especially going to “fishing at the lake” with his twin granddaughters. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 9, at St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville with Pastors Dennis Meyer and Kay Bond officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery in Francesville. The American Legion and U.S. Marine Corps will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to St. James Salem United Church of Christ or Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org). Envelopes will be provided by the funeral home.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.