Carlton W. "Butch" Crego

Crego, Carlton W. Butch, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in the comforts of his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 1, 1934 in Urbana, OH to Ernestine and Mary Theresa Crego. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters Eldon, Mildred, Norma Jean, Rosemary and Loren and son-in-law Daniel Lee. He leaves behind to celebrate his life his loving wife of 60 years Betty, daughters Susan Biggerstaff, Kelly Lee, son James (Lisa), grandsons Jason (Kimberly), Brian, Joshua and Brandon; and great grandsons Jason Daniel and Kamryn. Butch was a US Marine and Korean War veteran. He was a proud member of Harmony Lodge #8 in Urbana, OH and was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in 1967. He was also a member of Antioch Shrine in Dayton, OH and Past President of the Champaign County Shrine Club in 1976. He leaves behind a host of friends and family to celebrate his memory. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in the Walter and Stowe Funeral Home in Urbana, OH with Masonic service at 6 p.m., followed by a memorial service with Wayne Botkin officiating. The family would like to thank Hospice of Miami County and Comfort Keepers for their kind assistance over the past months. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Shrine Hospital Fund, c/o Al Johnson, 4373 Bump Road, Cable, OH 43009 or Hospice of Miami County, 550 Summit Ave., No. 101, Troy, OH 45373. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.walterfunerals.com.