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Thursday, September 9, 2021
Rodney 'Roadgear' Lee Crow
Age: 68
City: Luzerne
Funeral Date
10 a.m. Monday, 9/13, St. Patrick Catholic Church
Funeral Home
Teahen Funeral Home
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Rodney 'Roadgear' Lee Crow
RODNEY “ROADGEAR" LEE CROW
Luzerne
Rodney "Roadgear" Lee Crow, 68, of Luzerne. died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at his home following a short illness. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church by the Rev. Greg Bahl. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery.
Rodney is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughter, Monica Crow; son, James (Dondee) Crow; grandchildren, Breanna (Devon) Barnes, Kyle, Luke and Mason Allie, Alec Steggall, James Lee Jr. and Cole Rodney Crow; great-grandchildren, Colton, Colin and Olivia; siblings, Cheryl Hanna, Jan (Stan) Oltman, Denny Crow, Daryl (Jan) Crow and Paula (Dale) Horak; his in-laws, Marlys Floyd, Jeff Floyd, Becky (Doug) Pippert and Gary Floyd; and many nieces and nephews who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Melissa Crow; father-in-law, James Floyd; brother-in-law, Gary Walker; and niece, Chelsea Floyd.
Rod was born on June 24, 1953, in Luzerne, the son of Ernest and Adeline Dvorak Crow. He was a 1971 graduate of Benton Community Schools. On April 7, 1978, Rod married Cindy Ann Floyd in Blairstown. He owned and operated RCCD in Luzerne for 20 years. Rod also worked as a farmer and was a handyman.
Rod loved all his family and spending time with his grandchildren and his extended family. He enjoyed riding his Harley and drag racing it at the salt flats. Rod was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan and watched many games with his son, Jim. He always was available to help with community activities. Whatever he did, he did it perfectly and was the most honorable and hardworking man you would ever meet.
A special thanks to Blairstown EMS and Luzerne Fire Department.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.

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