Robert Lee Craw

Robert Lee Craw

March 19, 1935 - July 10, 2022

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Robert Lee Craw, 87 of Colorado Springs, Colo. passed away quietly at home on July 10, 2022. He was born March 19, 1935 in Stratton, Neb. to Paul and Laura Craw.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years and the love of his life, Sharon K. Craw, his loving children, Sherry Kinney of North Platte, Neb., Jacki Jenkins of Grand Island, Neb., Robert T. Craw of Colorado Springs, Colo., Sgt. Andy L. Craw, Ret. (Vickie) of Columbus, GA and his brother, Paul Craw from Wichita, Kan. Robert is also survived by 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Robert grew up in the small town of Stratton in southwest Nebraska where he graduated from high school. He attended college at McCook Community College and finished his teaching degree at Kearney State College. He was also a star athlete in college winning a Gold Medal in the high jump at the National Junior College Track Meet his Senior year. He majored in Mathematics and taught high school math in Pender, Neb., Max, Neb., and Benkelman, Neb. He went back to Kearney State and received his master’s degree in mathematics in 1986, graduating with honors. He and Sharon then moved to California where he taught at Bloomington Schools for another 18 years. Robert was also involved extensively in coaching volleyball and track.

Robert had an infectious personality and smile and never missed a moment to share his life journey and stories. He touched so many lives with his teaching, coaching, and the private business he had. It’s impossible to mention everything he accomplished without writing a book but to summarize it, he was always helping someone! He loved what he did and gave it his whole heart.

Robert was the most loving, caring, and supportive husband, father and grandfather and made sure his family knew how much he loved them every time he saw any of them. His wife and four children were by his side when he passed. He will be greatly missed!

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. (Central Time) Friday, August 2, 2024 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton, Neb. with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.liewerfuneralhome.com

Benkelman Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.