Denny Crall

Denny Crall, 74, of Orient, passed away suddenly on October 2, 2024.

Dennis Patrick Crall was born on December 2, 1949 to Robert and Helen (Brugos, Popson) Crall in Albia, Iowa, and was raised in Monroe County. He graduated with the class of 1968 from Albia High School. Denny then went on to NE Missouri State at Kirksville, where he earned his BA degree.

Denny and Cheryl Beary were married September 7, 1974 in Weller, Iowa. He farmed in Madison and Adair County since the early 1980’s. He was a long-time member of the Madison County Pork Producers and a member of the Adair County Fair board. Denny cared deeply about soil conservation and was recognized by the State of Iowa for his efforts in 2018.

Denny enjoyed spending time with his large extended family, keeping abreast of the local news at the Macksburg coffee club, and meeting with friends at the Dugout in Orient. When not otherwise occupied he enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Iowa Hawkeyes, and whoever else was playing.

Denny was a blessing to those he loved, and will be missed as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Denny is survived by his wife, Cheryl; sons, Denny Crall, Jr. (Aprille Clarke) and Michael Crall; brothers, Bernard (Marian) Crall, Ed (Sally) Crall, Greg Crall, and Steve (Jeanne) Crall; sisters, Mary Jo (Lowell) Beary and Barb (Steve) Kurimski; brother-in-law, Pete Heles; sister-in-law, Kathleen Crall; three grandchildren; Artemis, Tobin, and Callum Crall; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helen; his brothers, Bob Crall and Tom Crall; and his sisters, Martha (Louis) Flattery, Phyllis (Hal) Doran, and Lorraine Heles.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 6, with a Vigil Service beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - Winterset Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Winterset.

The burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Weller, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.