Lawrence G. Crumrine

Lawrence G. Crumrine, 89, of St. Paul, died on May 15, 2023 at the Howard County Medical Center. A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island, with Reverend Cat Love officiating. Burial followed at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Lawrence was born on September 11, 1933 in Greeley, the son of George and Catherine (Crouch) Crumrine. He received his education at Shelton High School.

He was united in marriage to Lois A. Kamper on February 27, 1953 in Grand Island. They made their home in Grand Island. Lawrence had a thirty-year career at Hornady before he founded Bullet Weights in 1970, where he continued to be self-employed until his retirement. The couple moved to Lake of the Woods in St. Paul, in 1985, where they remained.

Lawrence was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Eagles, the National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. He especially enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors include: son, Douglas (Cindy) Crumrine of Cairo; grandchildren, Joseph (Bea) Crumrine; Jill (Jason) Crumrine- Vasquez, Courteney (Neil) Wardyn all of Grand Island, and Tyler (Timbre) Crumrine of Burwell; sixteen great grandchildren; sisters, Clara Jo Lewis of Sandy Point, Idaho and Ann Crumrine of Ogallala; sisters-in-law, Evelyn James of Grand Island and Robyn Kamper of Geneva; and many nieces and nephews.

Lawrence was preceded in death by parents; wife, Lois Crumrine; son, Steven Crumrine; and an infant great grandchild.

The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Travis Hageman, Brookefield Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation staff, Howard County Medical Center staff and doctors, and to Kathy Jordan for all of their support and care.