Lowell Russell “Russ” Crane, Age 79 of Chardon, died unexpectedly November 9, 2018 at UH Geauga Medical Center. Born May 18, 1939, in Quinwood, WV to Loftis and Hettie (nee: Meadows) Crane, Russ was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. He and his family built their log home from the ground up. He was a gardener, beekeeper, woodworker and archer. Russ loved making bows and arrows for family and friends. A 1957 graduate of Chardon High School, he retired from Ford Motor Company, Walton Hills, after 30 years. After his retirement he enjoyed his time working at Lake Metro Parks.
Russ is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sydney (nee: Yurkschatt) Crane; sons Lowell (Jane) of Anchorage, AK and Leonard (Pam) of Toivola, MI; grandchildren Brandon (Julia) of Avon, Megan (Peter) Croke of Tremont, Nathan and Ian of Negaunee, MI and great granddaughter, Cecilia Pearl.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, with a Celebration of his Life to follow at 6:00 PM.