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Sgt. First Class Robert H. Crawford, Sr. (Retired), age 71, of Linwood, died November 30, 2009.

Preceded in death by parents Ebor T. and Janet E. Franzen; stepbrother David Franzen; and great grandson Hunter Lynch.

He is survived by his wife Pat; children, Lisa (Russ) Myers and their children, Amanda (Allen) & Riley, Robert H., Jr and his children Shaina Doll and Jordan; Chuck (Special Friend Naomi, and her daughter Amy), Laura (Jeff) Egge and daughter Kelsey, Greg and son Casimir Brice, Tracy (Jeff) Twa and their children, Travis and Tori; brothers, David (Shirley), Tom (Toni), Mark, and Mike (Fran) Crawford, Ronald (Cindy) Franzen; best friend Hardly; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bob was a 28 year veteran of the Minnesota National Guard and was a longtime member of the Stacy Lions.

Celebration of Life 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5879 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service. Interment in Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.

Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (651)464-3556, www.mattsonfuneralhome.com handling arrangements.

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