Lloyd Crowson, age 81, passed away February 4, 2017 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn.
Lloyd Walter Crowson was born on the family farm near Wykoff, Minn., on December 1, 1935 to Jay and Frances (Raabe) Crowson. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff. He attended country school until the eighth grade, and graduated in 1954 from Wykoff High School.
He was drafted into the U.S. Navy in November of 1955. In December 1956 while on leave, Lloyd suffered an accident and spent the following years at home with his parents until 1991 when he moved to Preston Care Center. He later moved to Chosen Valley in Chatfield. Lloyd enjoyed watching television – especially the news. He enjoyed activities at the care center and visits from family and friends. Lloyd was a friend to everyone.
He is survived by his sister Alice Cummings, twin brother Lyle (Sandy) Crowson, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers-in-law Warren Cummings and Donald O’Connor, and niece Carol Hadoff.
The family would like to thank the Chatfield Care Center for their wonderful care, and a special thanks to Jim Ehler, Lloyd’s special caregiver. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Wykoff.
Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn., on Wednesday February 8, 2017 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the church from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Wykoff.