Russell G. Crowner Obituary | Grandon Funeral & Cremation Care

Russell G. Crowner age 73, of Huxley, suddenly passed away Jan. 5, 2019. A gathering of friends and family will be from 3 - 6:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, with the family present from 4 - 6:00 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa.
Russ was born on April 18, 1945 in Burlington, Iowa the son of Clifford and Betty Crowner. While Russ was a student at Burlington High School, He was part of the DECA program. Russ worked at the local Goodyear store half the day and went to school the other half graduating in 1963. He married Pat Moser in Burlington on April 1, 1967. In 1974 Russ and Pat moved to Jefferson. Russ went to work at McAtee Tire. In 1975 Russ and Dean McAtee started McAtee Tire in Ames on S. Duff. In 1981 Russ purchased the business from Dean McAtee and changed the name to Crowner Tire, he later changed the name to Freedom Tire with stores in Ames and the Des Moines Metro area. Russ's hobby included collecting antique gas pumps and memorabilia, and watching his grandsons Grant and Logan in Baseball, Football and Basketball. Russ enjoyed watching Iowa State Football and Basketball. Russ always enjoyed being around family and friends.
Russ is survived by his wife Pat Crowner, their son and daughter-in-law, Quentin (Anne) Crowner, grandsons, Grant and Logan, sister, Kay Krieger, her husband Dennis, and a brother, Rod Crowner, his wife Sheila, and many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Thomas Wnuk on Jan 19, 2019

Pat and Quentin and Family.

So sorry to hear of Russ's passing.

Tom Wnuk
Ames

gwen miller on Jan 13, 2019

SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF Russel, never easy to lose a loved one, love and prayers from gwen miller

Donna Walters on Jan 11, 2019

Kay, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother, ♥♥ Donna Walters

Rick and Karen Vroman on Jan 10, 2019

Pat, Quentin and family. We are saddened to hear of Russ's passing. So sorry for your loss. Russ was a good man, and a good friend. We will always remember his kindness and wisdom. Our deepest condolences. Rick and Karen Vroman

Steve Louk on Jan 10, 2019

Worked with Russ at McAtee tire facility in Jefferson back in early 70’s. Always a joker and always had a smile and kind words for whoever he came in contact with. So sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Steve Louk

Randy and Jo Guss on Jan 10, 2019

Candle Pat and Quentin, we are thinking of you and your family as you celebrate Russ's remarkable life and the memories you shared.

Holly Mills on Jan 10, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers, sorry for your loss
George and Mary Christe
New London !A

Judy Kerr Rice class of 63 on Jan 9, 2019

Candle Dear Pat and family. So very sorry to hear about Russell. We went to school together in West Burlington then onto BHS in Burlington. He will be missed. Sending thoughts and prayers.

Woody, Curt Dowdy on Jan 9, 2019

Very sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you all ( Pat and Quentin ). I have many memories working for Russ. Spent a few nights in the garage having fun also. He was always good to everyone he met.

Sarah on Jan 9, 2019

Pat and Quentin,

So sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers to you all. Sarah (Larson) Jensen

Carol Moser Younkin on Jan 9, 2019

Patty,
I am so sorry to hear about Russ. I always remember him with that ornery smile. He was always to nice to me and made me laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Quentin as you walk this path together. Much love to you, Cousin, Carol Moser Younkin

Dan Brumley on Jan 8, 2019

Gone way too soon. Feels like we lost part of a family, because that's what Russ made us feel like working with him - a dysfunctional family sometimes - but family nonetheless. So grateful to Russ and Pat for "straightening me out" and pointing me in the right direction before I moved on. He will not be forgotten.

Don Graven/Janie Graven Scheuermann on Jan 8, 2019

So sorry to hear of Russ' passing. Prayers to you all. The Graven's from Jefferson.

Pamela S Brown on Jan 8, 2019

Pat and Quentin,
Please know that you wte in our thoughts. I hope that the memories, and the caring support of family, friends and neighbors help you through your grief in the days ahead.
Panela & Roger Brown (former neighbors on Southdale)

Jan Randell on Jan 8, 2019

So sorry Kay. Prayers for the whole family.

Quentin Toresdahl on Jan 8, 2019

Some of the best times we had together,best friends and even more like a father to me, will miss you much love ya.Big Q

Randy Crowner on Jan 8, 2019

Candle Patty and Quentin and family, my deepest condolences for the lost of your loved one Russell Gayle. Thoughts and prayers for the entire family including brother Rod and sister Kay. Prayers Randy and Chris Crowner

Steve Mortensen on Jan 8, 2019

I was so sorry to hear about Russ. I've done business with him for 18 years but never met him in person. Could always tell it was him when he called though. He and Freedom Tire have always been the best people to deal with. Praying for all of you at this difficult time. Steve Mortensen(Woodhouse Ford).

Kim Schomaker on Jan 8, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss. Russ had a way of making everyone around him smile. Kim

Ronna Young Thuman on Jan 8, 2019

Pat and family so sorry to hear about Russ, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. RIP Russell