ALBERT CRANK

Albert Burton (Bud) Crank, 92, of LaBelle, Mo., formerly of Edina, Mo., died September 13, 2017, in the Country Aire Retirement Estates in Lewistown, Mo. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the caring staff of Country Aire for their wonderful care and support during Bud’s stay.

Mr. Crank was born October 6, 1924, in Edina, Mo., the son of Alexander Burton and Celeste Agnes Frobes Crank. He was united in marriage to Janet L. Hinds and to this union three children were born.

Bud graduated from High School in Edina, Mo. He served his country in the United States Marines during World War II from 1945 to 1948. After his military service he was employed farming for Louis and Gertrude McBride. He was later employed by Quincy Soybean (ADM) for over 40 years till his retirement in 1989. He loved attending and meeting friends at Bluegrass Festivals with his longtime friend Burnell Ethridge. Bud was a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ewing, Mo.

Surviving are his children, Sandee Crank Sundeen, Linda Sue Crank Kirschner and Alan Burton (Skip) Crank all of Niceville, Florida, four grandchildren, Christopher Robert Kirschner, Cody Lee Kirschner, Ace Bongae Crank and Blaze Yongi Crank, two great grandchildren, Austin and Samantha Kirschner, many nieces and nephews and a good friend and caregiver for many years Sue Whitaker of Ewing, Mo.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters, Helen Carol Pflum, Elizabeth Jo “Betty Jo”Karhoff and Martha Ely.

Graveside services were held September 18, 2017, in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Edina, Mo. Father Basil Eruo officiated the services. Full Military Honors were conducted graveside by Cyril A. Graham American Legion Post 261 and Knox County Memorial Post 4822, V.F.W.

Everyone was invited to Lucky’s Café in Edina for a meal and to visit with family immediately following the graveside service.

Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice and may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, Mo. 63447.