Mark E. Crum, 66, of rural Michigantown, Ind., left us on January 2, 2022 at his home in Michigantown. He was born February 22, 1955 in Clinton County to Devon Scott & Ethel (Ellison) Crum.
Mark attended Riley Elementary before his family moved to Michigantown where he attended elementary school and was a graduate of Clinton Central High School in 1973. He also completed the Purdue Short Course. He started working at a young age mowing yards and delivering papers before he worked for farmers in the area. His career included 35 years in the fertilizer industry, retiring in 2009. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Frankfort. He enjoyed Colt’s football, traveling the United States and watching old westerns.
He is survived by his significant other, Beverly Eppley of rural Michigantown, son, Seth Michael Crum (Rachel Alman), of Forest, daughter, Darcy Marie Crum of Sarasota, Florida, son, Tyler Mark Crum (Ebony Barrett-Kennedy) of Lafayette, 2 brothers, Greg (Jody) Crum of Greencastle, David (Diana) Crum of Michigantown, sister, Linda Mossberg of Michigantown, 2 nieces and 2 nephews, and a step-brother, Alan (Diana) Smith of Forest. He is also survived by Tony (Jeanna) Eppley of Seymour and Chris (Lockey) Eppley of New Ross along with 3 grandchildren, Lilah, Cohee and Patsy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Ted Mossburg and step-mother, Sara S. Crum
Funerel Services:
A private family service will be held at a later date. Please remember Mark by planting a tree, trees produce oxygen and Mark loved his oxygen. Donations may also be made to the Old Michigantown School Renovation Fund, c/o Pat Newton, 630 N. State Road 29, Michigantown, IN 46057. Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a message for the family.