Mark D. Crouch, 69, of Mexico, died on Tuesday, June 22,
2021, at 3:50 p.m. in his home.
Mark was born Aug. 9, 1951 in Quincy, Ill., the son of Samuel E.
and Thelma Sue Crouch. He married Deborah "Debby" Musolino on
Sept. 20, 1971 in Quincy, Ill. She survives.
Mark graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1969. He enlisted in
the United States Army and was sworn in on Jan. 13, 1971 in St.
Louis. Mark served in Vietnam, Germany, Panama, Iraq, and
countless other places around the world during his 41-year career as an
Army mechanic.
Mark loved flying and had his pilot's license. He really enjoyed flying
his powered parachute. He was an avid shooter and photographer. Mark
and Debby loved traveling together and made it to all 48 of the
continuous states during their travels.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Debby, include two children, Cory
Crouch of Mexico, and Cary Crouch of Columbia; three
grandchildren, Dakota Kuntz, Damien Baughman, and Dalton Norfolk; a
brother, Gary (Tee) Crouch of Fla.; and a brother-in-law, Randy (Debbie)
Musolino of Quincy, Ill.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Thelma Crouch, a
brother, Sammy Crouch, and his father and mother-in-law, John and
Dorothy Musolino.
Private graveside services were held at Quincy Memorial Park Cemetery,
Quincy, Ill. with full military honors by American Legion Post 37
and the United States Army Funeral Honors Detail.
Memorials may be made to Great River Honor Flight. Memorial donations
may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com.
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
