Robert 'Bob' Crase

Bob Crase, 82, of Winterset died Friday, February 7, 2014. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2014 at Ochiltree Funeral Service in Winterset. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Sunday, February 9, 2014. Memorials may be directed to the family. Robert B. Crase was born in Dallas County, Iowa on April 14, 1931 the son of F. Merrill Crase and Dortha Thomas. He graduated from DeSoto High School. He served in the Marine Corps where he received certification in refrigeration. He lived almost all of his life in the Winterset area. Bob spent his working career in home construction running his own company. He was a member of the Saddle Club, Iowa Rodeo and Cowboy Association, United Rodeo Association Card #138, Carpenters Local 106, and the Des Moines Homebuilders Association. He enjoyed Rodeos, building homes, and Team Roping. He was a HUGE Nebraska Cornhuskers fan. He enjoyed his family, especially attending all of the grandchildren’s activities, and his family will tell you that he enjoyed driving fast. He is survived by his wife, Kim; and children, Dennis (Cindy), Todd (Tammy), Barb (Loren), Kathy (Bob) and Justin (Tamara); twelve grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a brother, Ray. He was preceded in death by a son, Chance Bane and a daughter, Heather Bane.