Thomas W. Crissinger, 79, of Star City, IN, passed away at 8:30 AM Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac, IN.
He was born March 21, 1934, in Pulaski, IN, to William and Rosa Crist Crissinger. Tom was married on December 3, 1954, in Jeffersonville, IN, to Arvilla A. Rater. She survives.
Tom farmed for 15 years, drove a semi truck for 35 years, and was a millwright from 1989 until his retirement. He was a member of Millwrights Union Local 1029.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Denham, IN. He loved to sing at church.
Tom as an avid NASCAR and dirt track racing fan. He formerly raced at Shady Hill Raceway for many years.
Tom enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a very generous person who was always helping people.
He loved working on old tractors, fishing, and floating down the river with his family.
Survivors include:
Arvilla A. Crissinger, Star City, IN Wife
David T. (Elaine) Crissinger, Winamac, IN Son
Michael L. Crissinger, Star City, IN Son
Jonathan M. (Michelle) Crissinger Sr., Plymouth, IN Son
Kathleen I. Taff, Winamac, IN Daughter
Jesse F. Peter, Star City, IN Son
10 Grandchildren
3 Step Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
3 Step Great Grandchildren
Betty Maxwell, Winamac, IN Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by: William Ora Crissinger, Father
Rosa Crist Crissinger, Mother
2 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild
1 Granddaughter-in-law
1 Son-in-law
Mary Blohm, Sister
Robert Crissinger, Brother
George Crissinger, Brother
JoAnn Fox, Sister
No services will be held.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac, IN.
Frain Mortuary - September 15, 2013
He was born March 21, 1934, in Pulaski, IN, to William and Rosa Crist Crissinger. Tom was married on December 3, 1954, in Jeffersonville, IN, to Arvilla A. Rater. She survives.
Tom farmed for 15 years, drove a semi truck for 35 years, and was a millwright from 1989 until his retirement. He was a member of Millwrights Union Local 1029.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Denham, IN. He loved to sing at church.
Tom as an avid NASCAR and dirt track racing fan. He formerly raced at Shady Hill Raceway for many years.
Tom enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a very generous person who was always helping people.
He loved working on old tractors, fishing, and floating down the river with his family.
Survivors include:
Arvilla A. Crissinger, Star City, IN Wife
David T. (Elaine) Crissinger, Winamac, IN Son
Michael L. Crissinger, Star City, IN Son
Jonathan M. (Michelle) Crissinger Sr., Plymouth, IN Son
Kathleen I. Taff, Winamac, IN Daughter
Jesse F. Peter, Star City, IN Son
10 Grandchildren
3 Step Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
3 Step Great Grandchildren
Betty Maxwell, Winamac, IN Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by: William Ora Crissinger, Father
Rosa Crist Crissinger, Mother
2 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild
1 Granddaughter-in-law
1 Son-in-law
Mary Blohm, Sister
Robert Crissinger, Brother
George Crissinger, Brother
JoAnn Fox, Sister
No services will be held.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac, IN.
Frain Mortuary - September 15, 2013
Thomas W. Crissinger, 79, of Star City, IN, passed away at 8:30 AM Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac, IN.
He was born March 21, 1934, in Pulaski, IN, to William and Rosa Crist Crissinger. Tom was married on December 3, 1954, in Jeffersonville, IN, to Arvilla A. Rater. She survives.
Tom farmed for 15 years, drove a semi truck for 35 years, and was a millwright from 1989 until his retirement. He was a member of Millwrights Union Local 1029.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Denham, IN. He loved to sing at church.
Tom as an avid NASCAR and dirt track racing fan. He formerly raced at Shady Hill Raceway for many years.
Tom enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a very generous person who was always helping people.
He loved working on old tractors, fishing, and floating down the river with his family.
Survivors include:
Arvilla A. Crissinger, Star City, IN Wife
David T. (Elaine) Crissinger, Winamac, IN Son
Michael L. Crissinger, Star City, IN Son
Jonathan M. (Michelle) Crissinger Sr., Plymouth, IN Son
Kathleen I. Taff, Winamac, IN Daughter
Jesse F. Peter, Star City, IN Son
10 Grandchildren
3 Step Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
3 Step Great Grandchildren
Betty Maxwell, Winamac, IN Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by: William Ora Crissinger, Father
Rosa Crist Crissinger, Mother
2 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild
1 Granddaughter-in-law
1 Son-in-law
Mary Blohm, Sister
Robert Crissinger, Brother
George Crissinger, Brother
JoAnn Fox, Sister
No services will be held.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac, IN.
Frain Mortuary - September 15, 2013
He was born March 21, 1934, in Pulaski, IN, to William and Rosa Crist Crissinger. Tom was married on December 3, 1954, in Jeffersonville, IN, to Arvilla A. Rater. She survives.
Tom farmed for 15 years, drove a semi truck for 35 years, and was a millwright from 1989 until his retirement. He was a member of Millwrights Union Local 1029.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Denham, IN. He loved to sing at church.
Tom as an avid NASCAR and dirt track racing fan. He formerly raced at Shady Hill Raceway for many years.
Tom enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a very generous person who was always helping people.
He loved working on old tractors, fishing, and floating down the river with his family.
Survivors include:
Arvilla A. Crissinger, Star City, IN Wife
David T. (Elaine) Crissinger, Winamac, IN Son
Michael L. Crissinger, Star City, IN Son
Jonathan M. (Michelle) Crissinger Sr., Plymouth, IN Son
Kathleen I. Taff, Winamac, IN Daughter
Jesse F. Peter, Star City, IN Son
10 Grandchildren
3 Step Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
3 Step Great Grandchildren
Betty Maxwell, Winamac, IN Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by: William Ora Crissinger, Father
Rosa Crist Crissinger, Mother
2 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild
1 Granddaughter-in-law
1 Son-in-law
Mary Blohm, Sister
Robert Crissinger, Brother
George Crissinger, Brother
JoAnn Fox, Sister
No services will be held.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac, IN.
Frain Mortuary - September 15, 2013
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