Edward J. Crouse

Edward J. Crouse, age 85, of Richmond Heights, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at The Winfield at Richmond Heights, Richmond Heights, OH. He was born May 8, 1937 in East Cleveland, OH. Mr. Crouse retired from John Carroll University and Richmond Heights Schools, as a bus driver for both. Prior to that he worked for Sears & Roebuck for more than 30 years, starting as an auto mechanic and then managing several auto repair centers, before moving on to security and then sales. Ed was a longtime member of St. Paschal Baylon Church where he and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with mass. He always made time for his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed watching his sons play baseball and was even seen attending a horse show or two when his daughter & wife competed. He LOVED going to 6th grade camp as a chaperone - he continued to go every year long after his kids graduated from Richmond Heights. Driving a school bus as his “retirement job” was something he enjoyed and he got to know each and every kid. The highlight of his driving career was when he was picked to drive an athlete transport bus for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Ed had a penchant for American history, John Wayne movies, and collecting tools, pocket knives, coins and flashlights (each had a story behind it). He was a connoisseur of vehicles; if it had wheels and an engine he could tell you all about it. He also enjoyed fishing (or using one of his many pocket knives to cut the fishing line his kids and grandkids got hung up in a tree). He loved camping with his family and his nickname was "the Rain Maker", as it never failed to rain as soon as the tent went up. Ed and Carol belonged to several bridge clubs and a dance club. They took ballroom dancing lessons with Dick Blake and for a big guy, Ed was smooth and light on his feet. He enjoyed polkas, country music and Elvis. Although he claimed he didn't like dogs, they would always flock around him; Tammy, Cindy, Gus, Oreo, Mac and Lucky, along with numerous “grand dogs” were fans of watching TV with him (and getting a few snacks). Ed’s family nickname was “Stosh” and he was proud of his Polish heritage. His mother’s homemade pierogies were his favorite. Her recipe was from her memory and try as hard as he could, he was never able to duplicate the recipe. He enjoyed his retirement at Winfield (formerly known as Waterford), spending many afternoons, playing Bingo, Wii bowling, betting on the horses, watching movies or enjoying the live entertainment. He will be missed by the many friends he made at Winfield including the staff. He will be missed the most by his wife and partner in all things, Carol. Survivors include his wife of 61 years: Carol J. (Gramberg) Crouse; children: Cathy (Kerry) Burke, Edward M. (Paula) Crouse and Timothy J. (Lori) Crouse; grandchildren: Joe, Katelyn and Hunter Crouse. Preceding Edward in death are his parents: Hattie and Edward J. Crouse Sr. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Monday, December 5, 2022 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH 44060. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 am Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at St. Paschal Baylon Church, 5384 Wilson Mills Rd, Cleveland, OH 44143. Please meet at the church. Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, OH, following the mass. Send flowers or offer condolences at www.brunners.com

Edward J. Crouse

May 8, 1937 - November 30, 2022