Guy Crouch dies in Indiana

Guy Crouch Jr., 89, a lifelong farmer in Tipton County, Ind., and a former Standardbred breeder and owner, died Wednesday morning at Tipton Hospital in Tipton, Ind.

 

Crouch's son, Tom, founded Kentuckiana Farms and was inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 2009.

 

Guy Crouch served as Madison Township trustee and had also served as a Tipton County Councilman. He was a member of the Tipton Community School Board and president of the Tipton County Livestock Breeders Association. He was a ringmaster of the Tipton County 4-H livestock shows for many years and a strong supporter of the 4-H program. He was also an active member of the Hazel Dell Friends church, serving in many capacities.

 

On May 28, 1937, he married Louise Wilburn, who survives. In addition, he is survived by four children, Sherry Beach and husband Larry of Winamac, Ind., Tom Crouch and wife Betty of Lexington, Ky., Dan Crouch and wife Jane, of Lisle, Ill., and Ann Swift of Tipton; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Max Crouch of Tipton; and several nieces and nephews.

 

Crouch was preceded in death by four brothers, Ed, Clarence, Maurice and Bob; three sisters, MariLou Downs and Ruth and Patti Crouch; and one grandson.

 

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Saturday at Hazel Dell Friends Church, 4017 E. 300 N., Windfall, Ind. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Tipton.

 

Visitation will be from 2-8 pm Friday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.