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David Crago

David Crago

  • February 1, 2012
  • Afton, Iowa
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Creston, IA 50801
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“Dear Kim, Very sorry to read about your father's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Jack Balcombe ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Jack Balcombe - Lorimor, IA

“I love You Grandpa.! ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Justy Crago - Afton, IA

“I am very sorry for the loss of such a great man. I hope everyone can remember all of the good times, that will help you in this time of need. ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: David White - Shannon City, IA

“Dear Kim & Darren and Families, We were so very sorry to hear of Davids passing. He was a good man and you will all be in our prayers. Bob & Linda...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Bob & Linda Denton - Creston, IA

“Kim, so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and my prayers go out to you at this difficult time. ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Roxi Peterson - friend

“We are so, so sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. Remember the memories it will help you through this...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Mike, Ellie, Steven and Trevor Fry - IA

“We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandpa! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your precious memories of him carry you...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Jeff, Lyndsay, & Shelby Huntsman - IA


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David Crago, 69, of Afton, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 on his farm from injuries due to a tractor accident. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday February 6, 2012 at the St. Edward Catholic Church in Afton. Burial will be in the St. Edward Cemetery in Afton. Military Graveside rites by the John B. Parks Post #8882, VFW in Afton. Open visitation will be from 12 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5th with the family receiving friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Powers Funeral Home 612 North Dodge in Afton. Memorials are to the St. Edwards Catholic Cemetery in Afton.

David Adams Crago, son of Harry Estep Crago and Irene Ellen (Adams) Crago was born August 2, 1942 in Diagonal, Iowa. David was educated in Oregon, Council Bluffs and Shannon City schools. He served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1963. On May 7, 1966, David was united in marriage to Mary Marlene Weinkoetz in Afton. They settled in the Afton area and farmed all of their married life. He also milked dairy cows for many years. David additionally, worked for the Farmers Coop in Afton, Hills-Mechana, and later as Wellmans-Dynamics, Farleys and Sathers and Iowa Select. He retired from farming in 2007. David was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Afton.

David is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (husband Mark) Bunker of Creston; a son, Darrin Crago (friend Lisa Fry) of Afton; five grandchildren, Brandon and Brittney Bunker, Jenna, Jeremiah and Justy Crago; brother-in-law, Don Roche of Wymore, Neb.; sister-in-law, Judy Weinkoetz of Afton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary in 2006, his sister, Marilyn Roche and his brother-in-law, Joe Weinkoetz.

LISTEN TO AUDIO OF FUNERAL SERVICE HERE:

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