William R. Crone

William R "Bill" Crone, 88 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Adams Woodcrest Extended Care.

He was born on Friday, March 4, 1927 in Grover Hill, Ohio the son of the late Clyde Crone and the late Bertha (Martz) Crone. He married Betty L. Irwin on May 22, 1945 in Decatur, Indiana.

Bill served his country in the United States Army during WWII in Germany.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #43 of Decatur and the Elks Lodge #993 in Decatur.

Bill was a lifelong t.v. technician having worked for Dee Myers for many years before working in his own business.

Surviving are his wife, Betty L. Crone of Decatur; son, William L. "Bill" (Sandy) Crone of Decatur; son-in-law, Larry Reinking of Decatur; three grandchildren, Jennifer Reese of Huntertown, IN; Kristi (Tim) Morris of WA; & Kimberlee (Clay) Cochran of CA; and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding Bill in death were his daughter, Caroline Reinking and his grandson, Jeffrey Reinking.

Per Bill's request, there will be no services or visitation.

The American Legion Post #43 Color Guard will hold Military Honors for Bill privately for the family.

Preferred memorials are to the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard.