Willard Crowe, 73, of Union passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in St. Louis.

Mr. Crowe, son of the late Herman Crowe and wife Isal nee Cochran was born February 6, 1943 in Union, Missouri.

Mr. Crowe worked as a Machinist at Mahle Corporation in Manchester and retired after 40 years of service.

He enjoyed spoiling and spending time with his best friend Max the granddog.

Mr. Crowe was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Isal Crowe; one brother, Bill Crowe and one sister, Genevieve Lechner.

He is survived by his son, David Crowe of Eureka; his daughter, Debra Kossmann and husband Bill of Union; two brothers, Charlie Crowe of St. Louis and Carl Crowe of Union; one sister, Dixie Koester and husband Joe of Washington; three grandchildren, Emily Kossmann, Amber Kossmann and Trenton Kossmann; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends.