Submitted By: Dan Rich

Grayson Michael Crotty

May 24, 1923 - Jan. 30, 2007

South Bend Tribune 2/2/2007

MISHAWAKA - Grayson Michael "Bud" Crotty, 83, formerly of South Bend and Plymouth, died at 12:47 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following a brief illness. Mr. Crotty was born May 24, 1923, in Monnesson, PA, to the late Joseph M. and Gertrude A. (Merritt) Crotty, and had lived in the northern Indiana area since 1949, coming from Butler, PA.

On June 14, 1946, in Butler, he married Alice E. "Betsy" Schneider, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Jo Moore (Tim Flores) of Blanco, TX, Teri Crotty (Jann Gormley) of Woodbury, Minn., Connie Dahlem (Richard) of Northport, NY, and Bonnie Head (James) of Fishers, IN; three grandchildren, Grayson Moore, Elizabeth Dahlem and Max Dahlem; and two great-grandchildren, Grayson Moore Jr. and Taylor Moore. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine Crotty and Cora Jane Presco; and a brother, John Crotty.

Bud retired from the Bendix Corporation in 1985 as a production engineer in the aerospace division after 35 years of service. He proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting with his buddies, Corky and John. He spent many hours training his beloved Labrador retrievers. Bud was dedicated to making his health possible through exercise and positive attitude. His commitment to high standards and values, along with his sense of humor sustained his 60-year marriage.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 2, in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home North, 17033 Cleveland Road. Cremation will follow, with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call today from 2 p.m. until the time of services in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph County Humane Society, 2506 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545; or to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 3408 Ardmore Trail, South bend, IN 46628; or to the donor's choice.