Carl "Ralph" Crouse, 88, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on July 14, 2018 in the presence of his loving family.

He was born on March 10, 1930 in Hastings, Iowa.

Ralph is preceded in death by his wife Betty Crouse, his parents Aaron Henry Crouse and Eunice Roberts Crouse and his sister Lorraine Morelock.

He is survived by his children Cindy (Bob) Beaugureau of Mesa, AZ, Barbie (Richard) Gonzales of Platteville, CO, Sherry (Dan) Steckel of Casa Grande, AZ and Randy (Chris) Crouse of Kersey, CO. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren and sister Smiley (Dale) Rush of Griswold, IA and many nieces and nephews.

Ralph enjoyed being with his family and friends and taking his beloved dog, Cricket, on daily walks. He had interests in reflexology, rodeo and horses, biking and walking. He was a loving father and grandfather and a friend to many. He will be greatly missed.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Grant Cemetery at Grant, IA.  Lunch with the family will follow at the Griswold Central Church of Christ.  There will be no visitation.  Rieken Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold is in charge of arrangements.

Please make a donation in Ralph's honor to Hospice of the Valley-Lund Home by visiting www.hov.org/donate .