Daniel LeRoy Crouch, rural Osawatomie, died Friday, Sept. 13, 1996 at his home. He was 51. Mr. Crouch was cremated.

He was born Oct. 17, 1944 in Little Rock Ark., the son of Floyd Darell and Helen Maude Lewis Crouch.

He grew up in Osawatomie where he attended local schools, graduating from Osawatomie High School in 1962. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army which he made his career. He was a tanker and served 23 years before his discharge June 26, 1986.

He returned to Osawatomie to make his home. He owned and operated a backhoe service and the became and over-the-road trucker. He retired in March because of his health.

He and Tina Louise Clancy were married Feb. 29, 1996

Survivors include his wife, Tina, of the home, and a son, Clay Crouch, Manhattan.

Arrangements were cared for by Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home