Rev. Philip R. Crubaugh
April 13, 1928-July 18, 2022
Rev. Philip Ray Crubaugh, 94, formerly of Newtown and had been residing in Mulberry, passed away in the Mulberry Health and Retirement Community, at 11:30 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2022, following a brief illness.
Philip was born April 13, 1928, at Bloomington, Indiana. He was the son of the late Raymond and Leona (Flory) Crubaugh. Philip was raised in Bloomington and graduated from Bloomington High School. Philip later attended Anderson College and received his Divinity Degree in 1962.
Philip served as pastor in the Church of God, first in Stringtown and later planted a church in Crawfordsville. He then finished his degree in Anderson College and went on to pastor churches in Sturgis, Michigan; LaPorte, Indiana; Wabash, Indiana, and retired following his pastorate at South Whitley, Indiana. He retired after 50 years of service and moved to Newtown, and lived there until moving to Mulberry in 2006. While living in Mulberry he was active in leading Bible studies and ministry at the Mulberry Health and Retirement Community.
For the past seven years he had been attending the Dayton United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School to the Senior Class. He was also active in the Promise Keepers Mens Group of the Dayton Church. While pastoring in Sturgis and LaPorte, Philip was active in the Kiwanis Club and served as president. He was an avid reader and a devoted grandfather, following the activities of his grandchildren.
On Aug. 27, 1948, Philip married Thelma Eileen Knowles in Newtown. Thelma preceded him in death Aug, 2, 2012.
Philip leaves behind his two daughters, Gelene (Jack) Walter, Lafayette, and Cheryl (Rex) Cook, Lebanon; two grandchildren, Jade (Crysta) Kas and Tyler Ray (Shelby) Street; and five great-grandchildren, Brady Kas, Sydnie Kas, twins Charlie and Jacoby Kas and Rae Street.
He also was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Linda Rae Crubaugh, and sister Jeanette Wagner.
Friends may call at Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Monday, July 25 from 11 a.m. until the celebration of life Sservice at 1 p.m., with Pastor Craig Overman officiating. Philip will be laid to rest next to his wife, Thelma, in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Covington.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mulberry Alzheimer’s Wing or the Gideon’s Bible.
Condolences may be sent online to www.mausfuneralhome.com.
