Michael Crawford

Mike Crawford, age 75, of DeMotte, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Mike was born on November 26, 1949, in Gary, Indiana to Walter and Genevieve (Stremful) Crawford. He graduated from Butler University. Mike worked as a union ironworker for many years. In 1974, Mike and Judy bought land in DeMotte. He earned a second degree from Indiana University Northwest, became a licensed CPA, and hired in with the Indiana Department of Revenue. Mike later hired into a key position in Sales & Use Tax for ArcelorMittal, enjoying yet another important move in his career. Mike loved his 2 sons, Sam and Max. He thoroughly enjoyed being a husband and father and was the best-ever in those roles. Mike enjoyed spending time with his large extended family of siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a close circle of friends. He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. When his sons eventually moved to the west and east coasts, Mike and Judy enjoyed traveling to visit their sons’ and daughters’-in-law homes and then extended wanderings on both coasts. Two special travel highlights were a trip to Vegas for Max and Jessica’s wedding, and a trip to Turkey for Sam and Bahar’s wedding. Mike enjoyed working on his property and respected all living critters on his land. He could build anything and often helped family and friends with remodeling projects and deck work. Mike was a natural in sports and played golf, softball, and a favorite – pick-up basketball. Mike was known for his dry, quiet, satiric wit and was always respected for his unshakable sense of integrity, always being a true man of his word. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Susan, Dave, and Bob. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Judy; devoted sons Max (Jessica) and Sam (Bahar); and little Arda, Mike’s sparkling jewel of a grandson. He is also survived by his beloved brother John (Mary) and brother Joe (Kathy); lifelong best friend Dan (Chris) Bazin; many caring and wonderful nieces and nephews. Family and friends may visit at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM until time of Mass at 12:00 PM with Father Michael McKinney officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s name to the American Alzheimer’s Association [www.alz.org]

Michael Crawford

November 26, 1949 - August 24, 2025