HERBERT L. CRUEA, JR.

Herbert L. Cruea, Jr., age 79, of Troy, OH passed away on May 2, 2016 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit. He was born on May 12, 1936 in Troy, OH to the late Herbert L., Sr. and Annabelle (Ward) Cruea. He married Melvadene Studebaker on February 16, 1957, they were married for 59 years and she survives

Herb is survived by two sons: Darwin (Patricia) Cruea of Troy and Herbert L. Cruea III of Dayton; one daughter: Sally (Steven) Cornelius of Union; two sisters: Vera Kaiser and Rosabelle Avery, both of Troy; nine grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Lloyd and his sister Diane.

Herb loved to work with his hands, especially working with wood. He also loved the outdoors and expressed that through his enjoyment of camping as well as caring for his yard.  He especially enjoyed working with wood and doing any kind of building and maintenance.

Funeral services will take place at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Pastor Dale Christian officiating. Interment will follow at Casstown Cemetery in Casstown. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, PO Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.