Crandall A. Burch

Funeral services for SFC (Ret) Crandall "Carl" A. Burch, 74, of Junction City, KS will be Wednesday March 24, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Mass-Hinitt Chapel, 805 Caroline Avenue with Reverend Dr. Kenton Van officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23 from 6-8pm at Penwell-Gabel Mass-Hinitt Chapel. Cremation will follow the service with inurnment with full military honors at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley on Friday April 2, 2010 at 2 p.m. Mr. Burch passed away March 17, 2010 at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Junction City Parks and Recreation Department, 1002 W. 12th St., Junction City, KS 66441 for the beautification of city parks, in which Crandall enjoyed walking through regularly.

Crandall was born July 26, 1935 in Brookfield, NY the son of Paul Trevor and Grace Allen (Crandall) Burch. He entered the U S Army right after high school. He served 26 years in the military service, with numerous decorations which consist of the Bronze Star Medal and a Purple Heart Medal. He served two tours in Korea and three tours in Vietnam. He was also awarded two medals from the Republic of Vietnam.

Crandall spent his last 30 years with long-time friend Susie Kiley, residing in Junction City. Crandall was employed by the City of Junction City as a housing inspector. Crandall became known as Grandpa Carl to Susie's family. He became very close to all the kids.

Love you and we will all miss you "Grandpa Carl".