Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

James E. Crouse, age 83, of Portland passed away Tuesday November 23, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Jay County on August 16, 1938 the son of Donald and Martha (Abbott) Crouse. He was married on June 26, 1960 to Mary Miller who survives. Jim was retired from Berne Furniture and had also worked at Anchor Hocking. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Portland, graduated from Saratoga High School and served in the National Guard. Jim loved camping and fishing, watching wrestling and was an avid Colts and Notre Dame fan.

Surviving are his wife Mary, three sons Ed Crouse (wife Tina) of Fort Wayne, Randy Crouse (wife Alisia) of Pennville and Jeff Crouse (companion Neva Cole) of Berne, two sisters Louise Gelzleichter of Portland and Sue Paxson of Anderson, Eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren  Her was preceded in death by a brother Melvin Crouse.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday November 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Cecil presiding. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 – 8:00 PM and Tuesday one hour prior to the services. Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society. Online condolences at www.baird-freeman.com