In Memory Of
Wesley Crabtree
1949
2022
Wesley Crabtree
August 30, 1949 — May 29, 2022
Wesley "Rick" Crabtree, 72, of Toledo, passed away May 29, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Wesley was born August 30, 1949 in Huntington, WV to Fred and Esta (Marcum) Crabtree.
After high school he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country in the Vietnam War from 1969-1971 with the 3rd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Rick was a Green Beret in the special forces. After his honorable discharge from the Army Rick worked with several painting contractors in the Toledo and Michigan area until his retirement.
Left to forever cherish his memory is his loving wife, Joy Crabtree and his many furbabies; sister, Judy Riley; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Denny Stricker and sister, Tina Sniegowski; many nieces and nephews.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive guests on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Newcomer Cremations Funerals & Receptions - Northwest Chapel (419-473-0300), where Funeral Services will begin at 12 p.m. Burial will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery, Temperance, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Toledo Humane Society in Rick's memory.
Rick's family would like to give a special thank you to all the staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their care and compassion during his final days.
To leave a special message for Rick's family, please click the "Share Memories" tab above.
After high school he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country in the Vietnam War from 1969-1971 with the 3rd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Rick was a Green Beret in the special forces. After his honorable discharge from the Army Rick worked with several painting contractors in the Toledo and Michigan area until his retirement.
Left to forever cherish his memory is his loving wife, Joy Crabtree and his many furbabies; sister, Judy Riley; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Denny Stricker and sister, Tina Sniegowski; many nieces and nephews.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive guests on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Newcomer Cremations Funerals & Receptions - Northwest Chapel (419-473-0300), where Funeral Services will begin at 12 p.m. Burial will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery, Temperance, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Toledo Humane Society in Rick's memory.
Rick's family would like to give a special thank you to all the staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their care and compassion during his final days.
To leave a special message for Rick's family, please click the "Share Memories" tab above.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Wesley Crabtree, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Visitation
Friday, June 10, 2022
10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
Service
Friday, June 10, 2022
Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
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